PROJECT "SAVE A SMILE"

For the fourth year in a row, Dr. Ron O’Neal hosted the annual Project Save-A-Smile at his St. Petersburg office. Dr. O’Neal and his entire team provided digital x-rays, oral exams, sealants, cleaning and the placing of dental restorations. Sullivan Schein’s Kirk Yauger supplied the dental products for the event, which provides dental treatment to 25 children that have been identified as needy by several community foster children’s organizations.

While waiting for their treatment, the children had an opportunity to play with clowns, get their faces painted and jump around on an inflatable bouncy slide and moonwalk provided by A Funny Business and Sweet Pea the Clown. B.A.C.A (Bikers Against Child Abuse) were on hand with their motorcycles and give temporary tattoos.  The Florida Aquarium provided a hands-on experience with critters and creatures.  Breakfast and lunch was provided for all of the children, parents and volunteers by Chick-fil-A, Publix, GFS, Al’s Mobile Welding, and Butler’s Barbecue.  Each child, parent and volunteer received a 2008 Project Save a Smile t-shirt designed and produced by Big Fish Co. Signs & Designs. Venturi Productions Ed and Cher Stillo kept the fun going with their great selection of tunes for everyone to line dance.  Haircuts were offered by Elaine Fitzgerald of Practically Frivolous.  The St. Petersburg Police Department Canine Unit provided an entertaining and interesting demonstration.

Other contributors included Wallace Welch & Willingham, Frame Factory, ACME Air Conditioning, St. Pete Moving & Storage, Orange Blossom Catering, Southern Exteriors Landscaping and Cornerstone Community Bank.  Additional volunteer help was provided by the Saint Petersburg Kiwanis, USF St Pete CKI Club, St. Pete High Key Club and Shorecrest Prep Key Club.