ATLANTA, Georgia--Tomorrow's SMILES and Atlanta Alpha Omega Chapter teamed up with Atlantan Magazine Nov. 5, 2009, to sponsor the first "Toasting Tomorrow's SMILES" dinner.
The fundraiser to benefit Tomorrow's SMILES, a program of the nonprofit National Children's Oral Health Foundation, raised more than $12,000 to provide oral health services to help promising at-risk students be better prepared for happy, healthy and productive futures.
The 56 guests enjoyed a four-course dinner at the Tasting Room Restaurant & Wine Bar. Chef Russell Wooten's menu was complemented by wines from Banfi Winery. A raffle and auction was also held. Proceeds from the benefit dinner will help provide restorative and esthetic dental treatment to at-risk teens.
The Tomorrow's SMILES program was created and initially funded by a gift from Dr. Ronald Goldstein, a clinician, author and lecturer. Dr. Goldstein was instrumental in making "Toasting Tomorrow's SMILES" a successful event.
"I believe this type of fundraiser is a good way that virtually every chapter of Alpha Omega can implement," said Dr. Goldstein. "It helps the community better understand the charitable nature of the fraternity. Tomorrow's SMILES was officially approved as an Alpha Omega charity during last year's international convention."
Dr. Aubrey Scher, Atlanta Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity President, who attended the dinner, was pleased with the outcome.
"Alpha Omega was proud to support such a wonderful dental charity. The dinner was a great event for Alpha Omegans to join together in supporting the community," Dr. Scher said.
Fern Ingber, National Children's Oral Health Foundation president and CEO said, "Alpha Omega's Toasting Tomorrow's SMILES dinner is a shining example of the strong partnership our organizations have developed for the benefit of Dr. Goldstein's innovative program. We hope the success of this inaugural dinner spurs additional fundraisers and an increased awareness of the critical dental services Alpha Omega volunteers are providing America's future leaders."
For more information about NCOHF and the Tomorrow's SMILES program, visit Tomorrow's Smiles.
To read more about the NCOHF, go to National Children's Oral Health Foundation.
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