Bridge Over Troubled Waters is grateful that HSDM's Snowball event was reported in Party Lines, a Monday feature in the Boston Globe. The article inspired two other dental organizations to donate checks of similar amounts. The publicity definitely resulted in an increase in donations. This year we would like more HSDM students, staff and faculty to volunteer for the scenic Mission Hill Walk for Health. The 4 mile walk starts and ends in Brigham Circle.
Participants can raise money by getting pledges.
The proceeds are given to the agencies that run teenage programs in the Mission Hill area. There is also an opportunity to hand out toothbrushes and explain oral hygiene to the community. Alumni from the three schools will be enlisted to take a free oral cancer screening course and then screen members of the general public. Other dentists may participate for a fee. For this project to be successful we will need faculty and student participation.