As Halloween approaches, trick-or-treaters excitedly anticipate all the candy they will gather. While brushing twice a day and visiting the dentist every six months are preventive measures, children's teeth also benefit by limiting the candy they consume. This Halloween why not donate some of that candy to the Halloween Candy Buyback Program?
Pediatric Dentistry of Newnan will "buy" unopened Halloween candy November 3rd and 4th from 8:30 am to 4pm. Not only will children receive cash, they also will receive free skating passes from Starlite Family Fun Center and a discount coupon to Monkey Joe’s, while supplies last.
Once the candy is collected, it is shipped to a non-profit organization called Operation Gratitude, based in California. From there, volunteers fill care packages, address each with an individual soldier's name and send them to our troops overseas. In the program's 10th year, it is projected that Operation Gratitude will send 60,000 care packages.
"This is our first year participating in the Candy Buyback program and we are so very excited," says Dr. Kim Mathews of Pediatric Dentistry of Newnan.
The benefit to children and their parents is clear. The program provides an outlet to get rid of excess candy in an enjoyable way while benefiting others in the process.
"The candy is just one part of extensive care packages sent to our troops to help lift morale and show our thanks for their service," said Dr. Mathews. "Children benefit by learning about and improving their dental health, by participating in a charitable event and by having fun and earning cash!"
Pediatric Dentistry of Newnan is located at:
2401 Newnan Crossing Blvd. E
Suite 201
Newnan, GA
770-251-5777
Pediatric Dentistry of Newnan is located at:
2401 Newnan Crossing Blvd. E
Suite 201
Newnan, GA
770-251-5777
Learn more about the Halloween Candy Buyback Program:
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For more information on Operation Gratitude, visit www.operationgratitude.com.
