Dental Lab Head Hiking Miles for Smiles

On October 2, Bill McCormick, CDT, president of Arlington Heights IL based Heritage Dental Lab joined 22 other participants atop the 10,843 foot summit of San Jacinto Peak as part of Climb For A Cause’s (CFAC) Fourteenth Annual fundraising Event. While not technically difficult, the Cactus to Clouds route is considered the steepest sustained elevation gain and is ranked by Outside Magazine as one of the five most challenging hikes in the U.S.

“Supporting worthwhile, dental-related causes is part of our corporate DNA” says McCormick who, at 62 years of age, was the oldest team member to summit San Jacinto.  According to McCormick “Meeting fellow dental professionals in exciting locations was the icing on the cake!”

Funds raised from these efforts are earmarked for The Dentists’ Climb For A Cause (DCFAC) overseas Dental Education and Treatment Projects.

It is CFAC’s goal to provide preventive and restorative oral health care and education to underserved citizens. 

“I first became aware of Climb For A Cause when I met Danny Bobrow at a Heritage Dental Lab seminar.  He inspired me to give something back to dentistry.  Since I’ve been an avid marathon runner most of my life, this naturally dovetailed into a fun event for me. “ McCormick says.

McCormick intends to help expand CFAC’s work by inviting Bobrow to present at Heritage Dental Lab’s January 13, 2012 seminar at the Rosemont Illinois, Double Tree Hotel, as well as actively promoting CFAC’s work to Heritage Dental Lab’s client base.

“Bill intends to put not only his money, but his feet where his mouth is by participating in this and next year’s Annual Hiking Event, as well as a visit to our new Project on Vietnam’s central coast, taking the opportunity to climb Mt. Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak.  I guess it’s his version of a philanthropic triathlon!” jokes Bobrow.

Practices wishing to support Bill McCormick and Heritage Dental Lab are encouraged to visit their website (www.HeritageDentalLab.com) to learn more, or call 847-690-1810.

To learn more about Climb For A Cause, please call Daniel Bobrow at (800) 723-6523, email Director@ClimbForACause.org, or visit the Climb For A Cause web site at: