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1st Annual Holiday Smiles Community Service Event Held
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Last Friday, three dentists and the entire team at a local office provided dental service to 30 residents in the Tampa Bay Area. The residents re- ceived cleanings, limited ex- aminations, and extractions without cost to them.
The Tomlinson Dental Of- fice, 3911 North Boulevard, is usually closed on Fridays. So, Friday was the perfect day to host the event.
The event, which will be of- fered each year, was the “First Annual Holiday Smiles Community Service Event.” It was the result of a partner- ship between Dr. Angela Tomlinson, of Tomlinson Dental and Superintend- ent Charles Davis, Senior Pastor of College Hill Church of God in Christ.
Dr. Tomlinson was as- sisted by Dr. Gail McDon- ald-Cheng, and her daughter, Dr. Lorraine Tomlinson in coordinating the event and providing the
SUPERINTENDENT CHARLES DAVIS
... Pastor of College Hill Church of God in Christ
services.
A veteran in her field, Dr.
Tomlinson has been a practicing dentist for more than 30 years. During this time, she has served on many mission trips to Ja- maica in an effort to give back to her native land. Now, she is giving back to the com- munity in which she lives and practices.
As a longtime Tampa resi- dent, she wanted to find a way to further serve an un-
Shown in the photograph with the Tomlinson Dental Team are: Dr. Gail McDonald-Cheng, Dr. Angela Tomlinson, Dr. Lorraine Tomlinson, team members Jennifer G., Millicent J., Richard S., Sita S., Yalissy Q., Amanda S., Mia M., Florance B., Nikolia C., Niani B., and Sandra W.
derserved community here as well. After sharing the idea with her practicing as- sociates, Dr. McDonald- Cheng and Dr. Lorraine Tomlinson, together, they coordinated the “First An- nual Holiday Smiles Com- munity Service Event.”
“I was happy to provide service to my surrounding community. I’m looking for- ward to next year’s event and hope to engage more peo- ple,” she said.
Her goal is to identify new ways to consistently serve the community. The services were valued at $6,000.
Superintendent Davis
said, “I think it was very, very kind of the Tomlinson Den- tal Office that they would offer free dental service to people who needed it, but couldn’t afford it. The people really felt good about it.”
Superintendent Davis
further said that the dental office allowed him to select
the participants. He an- nounced it in church and ex- tended an invitation to other churches and organizations.
The goal was to provide service to about 30 people. However, a few others called and were provided the serv- ice as well.
“It was a very good Christ- mas gift from them to the community and I was thank- ful that I was a participant in it,” Superintendent Davis said.
‘Joy Of Giving’ To Provide 10,000 Gifts For Children And Their Families
On Saturday, December 23rd at Raymond James
Stadium, the largest Christ- mas gift-giving event in
Tampa Bay history - The Joy of Giving! – will be held. This is the 8th event, andwillbeheld10a.m.–4 p. m.
Elder Automotive Group is the title sponsor of the event. Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Super- star Titus O’Neil, United Way- Suncoast, Metropoli- tan Ministries, Revealing Truth Ministries, Christian Family Church and numer- ous other local, regional and national business cor- porations, ministries, or- ganizations, churches and individuals have committed to joining together to create 10,000 smiles for children this Christmas! Bullard is the host for this event, and Don Smith is the event di- rector.
Participation in “The Joy of Giving” will assist “En- gage 364,” a one-of-a kind resource network that as- sists families most in need throughout the remaining 364 days of the year.
In accordance with the initial vision inspired and example set by business- man Joe Capitano, Sr., and (the late) Pastor Greg
Powe, Sr., (Revealing Truth Ministries), “Joy of Giving” seeks to cross de- nominational, demo-
respect.
What You Need To Know
• Registration is manda- tory for every person at- tending the event.
• Photo ID is required at registration.
• Wristbands will be pro- vided to all attendees.
• At check-in, maps and event information will be provided.
• Parking is open.
• Dress Attire: We recom-
mend casual clothes and comfortable shoes.
• Please leave purses and valuable items at home.
• Refreshments will be provided.
The registration link to register qualifying children is www.joyofgiving2017.event brite.com
• All children must be reg- istered and need to be ac- companied by a parent or guardian.
For additional informa- tion, please call Revealing Truth Ministries at: (813) 354-1135, or United Way – Suncoast, (813) 274-0900.
THADDEUS BULLARD ...AKA, WWE’s Superstar Titus O’Neil
...To host 8th ‘Joy Of Giving’
graphic, socio-economic and racial bounds. This is done by recognizing that each child and family mem- ber served is made in the image of God and therefore has immeasurable worth and value, and they will be treated accordingly in every
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