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Great Shape! Inc.’s 1000 Smiles dental project serves thousands of Jamaicans, Grenadians, Turks &
Caicos Islanders and St. Lucians in temporary clinics and schools. In rural Jamaica there is just one
dentist for every 100,000 people. Tooth decay leads to infections, disease, unemployment, and
even death. Great Shape! Executive Director, Joseph Wright says, “Our volunteers are helping
to produce an entire generation of kids with healthy gums and teeth.” That means wellness,
employment and beautiful smiles!
Great Shape! launched 1000 Smiles in 2003 and has helped over 210,000 Jamaicans. 1000 Smiles in
Saint Lucia launched in 2015 and has served more than 5300 so far. This year will be our fourth
year in Grenada seeing more than 2000! 1000 Smiles will serve Turks & Caicos for the 3rd year!!
Your $50 Sponsorship (or more) will directly empower five dental patients in the Caribbean. Your
sponsorship provides: dental care and products, teeth cleanings, extractions, sealants and
toothbrushes.
Approximately 600 volunteers travel to Jamaica, Grenada, and Turks & Caicos from across the
U.S., Canada and beyond, to serve in temporary dental clinics and schools. Dental professionals
handle all the dental care, while non-dental pro’s help manage the rest. We're so blessed to team
up with the Ministry of Health in Jamaica, Grenada, St. Lucia, Turks and Caicos and the Sandals
Each $50 sponsorship enters your name to win a Jamaican vacation!
At least 1 in 1,000 chance to win - limit of 20 tickets - Donation deadline Oct. 31, 2023
* Please Let us know if you donate to be entered in the giveaway.*
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