Date:
4/22/2013
Contact: Carmen Arana-Verdiales at 575.607.7185
Reporter: Wendel Sloan at 575.562.2253
PORTALES – The Pre-Dental Society At Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is having a drive, Operation Tooth Fairy, to collect dental care products to give to the New Mexico Christian Children's Home in Portales. An estimated 72 children live in the home.
Carmen Arana-Verdiales, the co-founder in 2011 and president of the Pre-Dental Society, said "These children need these supplies for them to keep a healthy smile."
How did this idea come up?
"Every semester, we try to do at least one community project. This semester I came up with the idea to have a project that was relative to the club."
Where are the donations coming from?
"We have drop boxes in the CUB and Yucca Telecom. Also, we are contacting local dentists from here (Portales) and Clovis and asking for dental care supplies."
Arana-Verdiales said, "A hygienist from Santa Fe replied to our mass email and donated."
After collecting donations, what are you looking forward to the most?
"Seeing a smile on the kids is going to make my semester because we are providing something that makes them happy and healthy."
When is the last date to donate?
"Donations will be collected until April 30 and we plan on taking these donations to the kids a week before finals."
To donate, contact Carmen Arana-Verdiales at Maria.Arana@enmu.edu or 575.607.7185.