THANK YOU to all the volunteers and our amazing team who made our 11th Annual Free Dental Day a success! We were able to provide over $16,000 in FREE dental care to over 40 local veterans. WAY TO GO!!!
On, Friday, September 6, 2024, our team and several local volunteers and businesses helped provide a fun and productive day of care for veterans in our community. It was a rewarding and humbling day.
Smiles for VETS was started as a way to provide dental care for veterans who are not able to secure care from the out-of-town VA facilities. Over the years, we welcome back veterans that have come every year and new veteran patients with a smile, food, games, door prizes and quality dental care.
First, I would like to thank my dental team: Rebecca, Katie, Tallie, Tina, Delaney, Taylor, Jenn, Kourtney, Kara, Sheyenne, Rachel, Sherry, Mattison, and Stephanie. They volunteer their time throughout the year to plan and skills on the day of the event to provide for the veterans. Thank you to Dr. Lauren Griebenow and Dr. J Jenkins.
Thank you to the local businesses who provided food for the veterans and volunteers. These include the following: Harvey Hinklemeyers, Half Moon, Cracker Barrell, Raab Kinetico Water, McAlister’s, Coffee Junkiez-Pizza Junkiez, and Texas Roadhouse.
Thank you to the following businesses for the door prizes and supplies: Tyler from Gabe’s Pizza, PetSmart, Fazoli’s, Cane’s, Howard Print Shop, Crew Car Wash, Patterson Dental (Mike Dodson), Oral B Toothbrushes from P&G (Christopher Walter), Ann Marie’s Boutique, Indianapolis Colts, Indy Fuel, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Indy Eleven, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Expressions, and Kokomo Jackrabbits.
Thank you to the following volunteers: Elaynna Young, Rita Conner, Brad and Janine Bagwell, Sherrie Martin, and Ryanne Hartley.
WE are very proud to help our local veterans and appreciate ALL the support from the community.
For more information about Smiles for VETS or how we continue our support of veterans throughout the year, check out our website at jarrelldentistry.com or call us at (765) 453-4369. Our 12th Annual day of free dental care for veterans will be Friday, Sept 5, 2025. Mark your Calendars!
Sincerely,
Melissa A Jarrell, DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Kokomo
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