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May 27, 2010

All Smiles at Boardwalk Dental Palliative Care Fundraiser

It was smiles, service and the scent of summer cooking at the Boardwalk Dental fundraising barbeque on Friday, May 14.

“We raise funds for charity every year,” explains Dr. Pat Keeling, co-owner of Boardwalk Dental for the past 16 years with her husband Dr. Peter Culp. “About five years ago, we decided to donate a significant amount to one charity instead of several smaller donations. It seemed a more efficient use of the funds. Every year, we accept applications from different groups and choose a new charity.”

This year, the Brockville & District Hospice Palliative Care Service based at the Brockville General Hospital is the recipient of Boardwalk Dental’s generosity—with a total donation of $12,318.50.

“Our goal each year is $10,000,” says Keeling. “And every year, we exceed that goal.”

For the fundraising day, the clinic hosted a barbeque, had a raffle and donated all fees paid on May 14 for dental services to the charity gifting total.

“About 90% of our charitable contribution is earned through the donated fees,” Keeling says, adding, “I want to thank our staff and clients who support us in this annual fundraiser. It can make for a rather crazy day at the dentist’s office with everything going on, but everyone enjoys it.”

Sherry Anderson, Director of Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care at BGH, is grateful to Boardwalk Dental for their generosity.

“On behalf of the Palliative Care team,” says Anderson, “I want to thank everyone at Boardwalk Dental for the effort and support. It is sincerely appreciated.”


Something to smile about for (l – r, front row) Sherry Anderson, BGH Palliative Care Director; Joan McLaughlin, Executive Director for Brockville & District Hospital Foundation; Dr. Patricia Keeling, owner; Donna Hall and Deborah Burridge-Crooke, staff; (back row, l – r) Dr. Peter Culp, owner; and staff members Emily Twigg, Kim Rennie, Lisa Mercier, and Roxane Bourassa.

For more information, please contact:

Joan McLaughlin Executive Director Brockville and District Hospital Foundation 613-345-4478 mcljo@bgh-on.ca

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