Hunter Nunnally Receives Orthodontic Scholarship

Hunter Nunnally recently received an orthodontic scholarship from the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation! Hunter is the 14-year old son of Donnie and Heather Nunnally of Smithville. In her letter of recommendation Hunter’s former 5th grade teacher said, “Hunter is one of the brightest young men I have ever had the privilege to instruct. He is a wonderful student and very active in sports and clubs at school. Hunter has the ability to be a natural born leader but is very self conscious of his teeth. He rarely smiles with a toothy grin. I have noticed over the years that he is very leery of public speaking and in many ways is shy and at times withdrawn from his peers and I think that is due largely in part to the way he feels about his teeth. I think it is safe to say that his self esteem would be helped tremendously with braces.” The NEA/Bootheel of Missouri Smile for a Lifetime board of directors agreed and selected Hunter to receive orthodontic care at no cost. Congratulations Hunter!

A Must See Video: Healthcare Reform

I don't often get involved in this type of stuff or do political blogs, but I think we all want a bipartisan, logical and realistic solution to healthcare reform. Have a look at this YouTube video if you have 5 minutes. Congressman Tom Price, a physician, comments on the proposed healthcare reform. No matter which side of the debate you are on, he makes some good points that need to be addressed. I hope cooler heads will prevail and we will not rush from a system with problems into a system that has not thoroughly thought out and discussed for the sake of getting something done. Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD_YOlUBoIk

S4L Central Arkansas Selects Recipients for Braces

Congratulations Cory Smith, Sadie Martin and Ashley Williams for being considered to receive orthodontic scholarships from the Central Arkansas Smile for a Lifetime Foundation. Cory, Sadie and Ashley will attend an orthodontic screening next week to assess their teeth. After they complete the screening that proves their teeth are ready for braces, they will be awarded their scholarship. Way to go Cory, Sadie and Ashley for beginning the road to your new smile!

S4L NEA Announces Latest Recipients

The Northeast Arkansas/Southeast Missouri Smile for a Lifetime Board of Directors recently met and selected six candidates to receive orthodontic scholarships for the months of August, September and October. Congratulations to Hunter Nunnally of Smithville; Isac Arellano of Leachville; Candice Beakley of Paragould; Kendra McGough of Batesville; Austin Carter of Sulpher Rock; and Wayne Wicker of Jonesboro for being selected by the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation! Each recipient will receive a scholarship for braces that covers the cost of treatment and follow-up visits. It is such an honor to be selected! Way to go!!!

Pictured: Back row, l to r: Kendra McGough, Hunter Nunnally, Wayne Wicker, and Candice Beakley. First row, l to r: Isac Arellano, Dr. Ben Burris and Austin Carter

Haley Brown recently received braces from the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, NEA/Bootheel of Missouri . Haley is the 14 year-old daughter of Ronnie Brown of Bono. Haley said braces will change her life by giving her a prettier smile and more self-confidence. In her application her father said, “Haley puts on a half smile like she’s embarrassed by her teeth. I would love to see her full smile.” The NEA/Boothheel of Missouri Smile for a Lifetime board of directors agreed and selected Haley to receive orthodontic care at no cost. Congratulations Haley!

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, NEA/Bootheel of Missouri is pleased to announce that Carlin Puckett recently received an orthodontic scholarship! Carlin is an 8th grader at South Pemiscot Jr. High School in Steele , MO. Carlin’s mother wrote in her application, “Carlin has begged me often to get her to an orthodontist. And as her mother it really hurts me not to be able to afford to get braces for her….I know she would be thankful for an opportunity like this and I would feel like a better parent because she was able to get her teeth fixed.” Several other letters of recommendation accompanied Carlin’s application and spoke of what a wonderful person she is and the many things she has achieved. Congratulations Carlin! We expect to see great things out of you in the future.

Carter Orthodontics Awards S4L Scholarships

Dr. David Carter awarded 6 orthodontic scholarships recently. As president of Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, Dr. Carter knows how life changing the gift of a smile can be and he is going above and beyond to give back to his community. Way to go Dr. Carter!
Check out the link to learn more - it is well worth your time!

http://www.wrdw.com/health/headlines/48630052.html

Berkeley Ann Burris Born June 8, 2009, 7:38 am

Berkeley was born in Jonesboro and is healthy and happy. Bridget is doing well and we cannot thank everyone enough for all the support we have received. Everyone is home and William is trying to adjust to being the No. 2 child now but he will figure it out.