The following is a news release from Schmidt Public Affairs LLC:
WHAT:
Kool Smiles, a leading provider of quality dental care for children and families in Lubbock, is coordinating for the sixth year, “Operation Troop Treats” to encourage children to bring their Halloween candy to any of the area Kool Smiles dental offices in exchange for a toy. All donated candy will be sent in care packages to U.S. service members stationed overseas via Operation Gratitude.
Operation Troop Treats promotes good dental health and gives Lubbock children and families an opportunity to send deployed U.S. troops a “sweet” reminder of home during the holiday season.
In 2016, children donated more than four tons of candy through the Operation Troop Treats program. Kool Smiles is encouraging area families to exceed last year’s candy contribution.
WHEN:
Saturday, Oct. 28 through Saturday, Nov. 4 during business hours.
WHERE:
Lubbock Kool Smiles – 2903 50th Street, Lubbock TX, 806-589- 0658
Lubbock Kool Smiles – 1923 Marsha Sharp Fwy. Lubbock TX, 806-744-6581
CONTACT:
Sarah Ann Rhoades | srhoades@schmidtpa.com, 703.548.0019
DETAILS:
Every child who donates 25 pieces of unopened candy in its original packaging at a Kool Smiles office will receive one toy. There is a limit of 3 toys per child and toys will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
In addition to the candy collected, Kool Smiles is donating 200 dental kits for deployed U.S. troops, as well as the funds to cover the assembly and shipment of 200 Operation Gratitude care packages.
For more information on Operation Troop Treats, including the nearest participating Kool Smiles office, please visit www.mykoolsmiles.com/trooptreats.
(News release from Schmidt Public Affairs LLC)
