Events
Uninsured Children Participate in Give Kids a Smile Day
A total of 24 uninsured children ranging in age from four to seventeen were treated on May 4, 2007 during Give Kids a Smile Day. They were bused from the local school districts by the Mision bus provided by Monsignor Francis Depman in Avondale. Kathleen DiAntonio spearheaded the fluoride varnish applications, CVIM worked with volunteers from the Chester/Delaware Dental Society with Bernadette Logan, D.D.S. and Linda Himmelberger, D.M.D. heading the team of dentists, and
Alberta Landis, RDH, Director of Dental Services for CVIM made sure that the dental suite was prepared and fully equipped. Animas, Inc. generously donated a continental breakfast and beverages during the day and created craft projects to keep the children engaged while they waited a turn in the dental chair. We express our gratitude to Donna Pyne, Christine Boyer, Kim Cochran, Jennifer Hawthorne, Linda Hendrickson, Benjamin Joseph, Phuc Pham, Laurie Rauco, Claudia Silva, and Amy Smith. A total of $13,740 in dental procedures was provided, which included exams, x-rays, prophys, fluoride applications, filling of cavities, application of stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies and extractions.
CVIM and Starbucks Host Sealant Saturday
On Saturday February 3, 2007, CVIM proudly hosted Sealant Saturday in their dental clinic to recognize National Children’s Dental Health Month. This initiative provided 50 children who normally would not have access to care with treatments such as dental examinations, sealants, and fluoride varnish applications. Sponsorship from the Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene Association made Sealant Saturday possible. More than 50 volunteers and a generous challenge grant from the Starbucks Corporation helped to make Sealant Saturday a success. Three of CVIM’s volunteer dentists, a nurse, and numerous dental hygienists, dental hygiene students and dental assistants graciously offered their services to help provide approximately $10,000 worth of preventive dental care to children. Additionally, Starbucks donated coffee and hot chocolate for all the volunteers participating and participated themselves by painting faces of the children awaiting treatment.
Brandywine Realty Trust Gives Through Golf
Brandywine Realty Trust (BRT) gives to CVIM through golf on two fronts. They participate at the CVIM Annual Golf Classic as a Corporate Sponsor. This year Jerry Sweeney, President, and David Ryder, Vice President, designated CVIM as the recipient of funds from the golf outing held by BRT. Both have held leadership roles in the Companies of Caring Campaign for the last three years and have tirelessly connected with business contacts on behalf of CVIM. Brandywine Realty hosted a field of 95 golfers at Applebrook Golf Club on September 26, 2006 where more than 15 corporate sponsors participated. BRT matched the funds raised by these corporations. Contributions totalled $25,000! A special thank you goes to JoLynn Holmwood for organizing the successful outing. It continues to be a pleasure to partner with this fantastic group of people and their network. CVIM is grateful for their commitment to the working uninsured and to the health of the community.
Life’s Too Short Party
Tom and Joanne Fillippo (Devault Foods), Joe and Suzanne Rubino (Knickerbocker Driving Range/Coldwell Banker Preferred, Wayne office) and Jim McErlane (Lamb McErlane) host a party every year to which they invite their family and friends. These three cousins donate the proceeds collected from their guests during the evening festivities to a charity of their choice. CVIM appreciates being selected as a recipient of their generosity for the second year in a row. This year’s party was held on September 23, 2006 at the Fillippo home. Entertainment by the Chatterband was the backdrop of an atmosphere of goodwill, apparent as the enthusiastic guests had fun while making a difference in the community. The donations reached $5000 and are still arriving. Tom and Joanne Fillippo, Joe and Suzanne Rubino and Jim McErlane are special friends to CVIM. Their outstanding leadership in COC and in many community outreaches significantly impacts the health and wellbeing of Chester County and its people.
5K Race Benefits CVIM
Liberty Property Trust (LPT) has been an outstanding corporate partner in the Companies of Caring Campaign over the last four years. Rob Fenza, COO,and JimMazzarelli, Senior Vice President,designated CVIM as arecipient of proceeds from their Annual 5K Race held at the GreatValley Corporate Center on Sept. 12, 2006.
Multiple companies and employees from the corporate park participated. It was a wonderful opportunity to increase awareness of CVIM’s compelling mission of providing healthcare, hope and healing in the community through a healthy venue! CVIM sent a team of runners including volunteers, staff members, a patient and friends/family members of CVIM volunteers. The results were fantastic. A total of $10,000 was raised for CVIM and the COC campaign!
CVIM is grateful for the opportunity to participate in a community activity that focuses on health promotion through fitness. Many thanks go to Joan Barbeau, Regional Office Administrator, for coordinating another successful event and to Liberty Property Trust for their commitment to supporting a healthier community.CVIM Hosts Give Kids a Smile Day and Sealant Saturday
On May 5, 2006, CVIM collaborated with Chester-Delaware Dental Association, local school nurses, social workers, and public health dental hygienists to host Give Kids a Smile Day. Together with local volunteer dentists, 44 children were treated for $16,000 worth of care at no cost to the patients. Eighteen of these children completed necessary treatment and will be seen at CVIM for maintenance dental work. CVIM's regular volunteer dentists work daily with many of these same children who come into our care at the recommendation of their school public health hygienists who provide preliminary dental screenings. After these initial exams, 30 volunteer dentists and 12 volunteer hygienists at CVIM are able to treat these patients more comprehensively.
CVIM also recently participated in Sealant Saturday. In cooperation with Chester-Delaware County Dental Hygiene Association and many public health dental hygienists, 200 sealants were provided to less fortunate children as well as toothbrushing, flossing, and nutritional education. We hope that this initiative will help in preventing tooth decay that would later necessitate more costly procedures such as tooth extractions, fillings, and root canals.
Hershey Mill Volunteers Raise Funds for Judy's Cookie Jar
On September 30, 2005, approximately 90 residents of Hershey’s Mill gathered to learn about and support CVIM. This event raised $5,000 for Judy’s Cookie Jar, a fund dedicated to help pay for special tests, consults, MRI’s, CT Scans, surgery, special dental care, etc.
Corporate Challenge 5K Run Benefits CVIM
On September 27, 2005, Liberty Property Trust held its 15th Annual 5K “Run For Your Life” at the Great Valley Corporate Center and generously donated the proceeds to CVIM. Jim Mazzerelli, VP for Liberty Property Trust and Companies of Caring committee member, was responsible to designating CVIM as the selected charity for a second year in a row. Three hundred people crossed the line including CVIM’s own medical director, Dr. Mary Wirshup and health educator, Rachel Bare. Proceeds totaled $12,000.
Cousins Team Up to Benefit Companies of Caring Campaign
CVIM was the recipient of the annual “Life’s Too Short” benefit hosted by cousins Tom Fillippo, Jim McErlane and Joe Rubino in September 2005. Both Tom (DeVault Foods) and Jim (Lamb McErlane Attorneys at Law) are committee members for the Companies of Caring Campaign. The evening at the Fillippo’s realized over $12,000 in donations for CVIM patient care.
The Chester County Youth Orchestra Benefit Concert
On April 9, 2005, The Chester County Youth Orchestra held a benefit concert for CVIM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. The funds raised from the concert will support the dental health services provided for uninsured children that live in Chester County. Last year over 340 children had their teeth fully restored. Hundreds more are waiting to have work completed.
February is Children’s Dental Health Month
On February 4 2005, members of the Chester/Delaware Dental Society collaborated with CVIM to host “Give Kids a Smile Day.” These programs are promoted nationwide by the American Dental Association and the local PA Dental Association to raise the level of awareness of the tremendous unmet dental needs of children in our communities. During this day, more than 20 dentists saw 63 children and did 83 x-rays, 25 extractions, 54 fluoride treatments, and filled 78 cavities, applied 86 sealants, and did four stainless steel crowns. On February 5, 2005, members of the Chester/Delaware Dental Hygiene Society hosted a “Sealant Saturday.” With these two full days of services, a total of $31,489 in dentistry was donated to need children. Hygienists did 52 examinations and 52 fluoride treatments. A total of 226 sealants were completed to prevent decay of molars.
