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Candy Exchange Benefits Smiles Change Lives

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Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009

smiles change lives candy exchange

Smiles Change Lives, a non-profit organization who provides orthodontic treatment to kids from low-income families, will be hosting a candy exchange at the City Market on Sunday, November 1 from 10 AM-2 PM. Kids of all ages are invited to donate a portion of their Halloween candy in exchange for great activities and fun prizes.  Wonderscope Live, face painting, balloon artists, a "money machine," contests and prizes are just a sampling of the many activities scheduled to take place during the event. 
 
Ace Scale, Inc. will donate $1 to Smiles Change Lives for every pound of candy collected. Donated candy will be shipped to U.S. military stationed overseas in Europe and the Middle East. Help Smiles Change Lives reach their goal of 1,500 lbs. of candy.

For more information regarding activities, contact Smiles Change Lives at 816-421-4949 X229.


About Smiles Change Lives

Smiles Change Lives promotes and provides access to life-changing, essential orthodontic treatment for children from low-income families. Based in Kansas City, the program has treated more than 1,200 children since 1997. With its origin as the Virginia Brown Community Orthodontic Partnership, Smiles Change Lives has emerged as the nation’s leader in providing access to orthodontic care for underserved youth.


 



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