ISDS Foundation Monthly Byte: February 2023

February 2023 Monthly Byte

ISDS Foundation President Awarded

the Thaddeus V. Weclew Award

Dr. Thomas "Sully" Sullivan was awarded the Thaddeus V. Weclew Award at the 2023 CDS Midwinter Meeting. The award is given to a recipient for their outstanding service to the dental profession.

Dr. Thomas Harrison spoke of his friend, Sully, stating, "Sully is a scholar and a gentleman and brings the same passion to Dental Mission work, his family, his faith, and his music. He lifted our spirits during COVID with his live video concerts viewed from all over the country. Thank you, my friend, for all you do for the profession!"

We couldn't agree more with those words and congratulate Sully on all his achievements!

Dr. Terri Dallas of Elgin Adventist Church thanks the ISDS Foundation for their grant.

The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation recently announced the winners of the 2022 Community Grant Awards. This year $100,000 in grant monies were awarded to thirteen organizations for projects designed to provide access to dental care and increase oral health awareness and education. To view a few of these amazing organizational leaders and their stories and thanks to the Foundation, click here.

ISDS Foundation Board Member, Jerry Ragle Named CUSF Impact Award Winner

Congratulations to Jerry Ragle, for being named Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation's Local Business Community Impact Award Winner! Please click here to read more about Jerry and his community involvement.

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Your support helps us improve the oral health of countless individuals, children, and families in the state. We also support our Illinois dental schools and students. Read more about all of our great programs by clicking here.

Dentists Support Program Needed Now More than Ever

The emotional effects of the COVID-19 crisis are far-reaching, with increased depression, suicides, and alcohol and substance abuse. If you know of a dentist who is struggling with emotional distress, addiction or substance abuse, please help them to reach out to the ISDS Foundation’s Dentists Support Program. Call 312/318-8810 or 708/287-4132. All calls remain confidential.

The mission of the ISDS Foundation is to enhance the health of Illinois families by expanding access to oral health care and supporting education.

No state or federal funding is received!

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SAVE THE DATE!

The 2024 Mission of Mercy will be held June 28 & 29 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL.

Click here for more information or to donate to the Mission of Mercy!