Dental News - $3,500 is raised for cancer research

Dental Tribune USA

Wed. 26 December 2012

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DENTSPLY Professional recently presented a $3,534 check to the American Cancer Society on behalf of its associates and customers. This is the second consecutive year DENTSPLY Professional has made a contribution for every limited edition pink Midwest RDH Freedom Cordless Prophy System sold in support of the fight against breast cancer.

“With so many individuals affected each year by breast cancer, we are extremely proud to contribute to this cause through sales of our pink Midwest RDH Freedom Cordless Prophy System,” said product manager Autumn Anstine.

Presenting the check were associates who donated money as part of DENTSPLY Professional’s support of Lee National Denim Day, which raised funds during October for the American Cancer Society.

Like many, Betty McFeely, DENTSPLY Professional‘s Denim Day coordinator, had a personal connection to the cause: “As a breast cancer survivor, I am very happy to raise donations for Lee National Denim Day in support of the American Cancer Society and I am thrilled that DENTSPLY Professional has chosen to donate proceeds of our pink Midwest RDH Freedom Cordless Prophy System to them as well,” she said.

Donations help the American Cancer Society discover new ways to prevent, find and cure breast cancer while ensuring access to mammograms and providing free support to people with the disease.

(Source: DENTSPLY Professional)

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