We drummers don't often get a chance to use what we do to raise money for charity. This is why we have decided to kill two birds with one stone and not only raise a shed load of money for charity, but also break a world record for the longest drum relay. We will be drumming continuously for 70hrs, the better part of 3 days in aid of three very worthy causes.
Dental charity Bridge2Aid, who have worked tirelessly since 2004 to increase access to dental pain relief in developing countries. With75% of the world’s population living without access to a Dentist, the charity’s work focuses on sustainability, and empowers local people to improve their own lives over the long term. Via Bridge2Aid’s Dental Volunteer programme, local healthcare workers in East Africa are trained in emergency dental care by UK dental professionals who volunteer their time with Bridge2Aid.
The charity has trained over 240 healthcare workers so far, providing sustainable access to dental pain relief to an incredible 2.4 million people in East Africa’s rural communities, with plans to train 366 more workers over the next 3 years.
The British Dental Health Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to improving oral health. Established in 1971, we provide expert, independent and impartial advice on all aspects of oral health. We work closely with government, dental and health professionals, manufacturers, the dental trade, national and local agencies and the public to achieve our mission of improving oral health.
The activities of the Foundation have coincided with major improvements in the nation's oral health. Nearly 11 million more adults in the UK now visit their dentist regularly compared to 1978. Our work to promote, inform and educate has made a significant contribution to the way people now care for their teeth. Five million educational leaflets have been distributed over the past half-decade alone. Together, with your support, the Foundation can influence even greater improvements in oral health.
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Heart Your Smile who’s goal is to the change the public's perception of Dentistry, increase attendance and reinstates the dental team's position as trusted members of the local community. They will take this message to the public in a new fun way ONCE they have enough of the profession behind them and they have hit certain key measurements. Using campaigns never seen in Dentistry before, based on humour, powerful visuals and collective effort, they believe they can make a measurable difference. They will be starting from the ground- up, using the dental teams of the future (the students). They estimate is to launch the public facing campaign 12 months from now but that depends on your help!
