Dr. Vinson and the entire team at Vinson Orthodontics are proud supporters of our local community. Throughout the year, we participate and support many of our patients, local schools and charities. We also help educate the public at business expositions, career days and in the classrooms during National Dental and Orthodontic Health months. This support may be monetary or through the presence and participation of Dr. Vinson and our team. If you are interested in requesting assistance for your organization or charity, please email us at info@vinsonorthodontics.com.
Hope for the Holidays 2011- Angel Tree at Vinson Orthodontics
We are once again supporting the Me Fine Foundations "Hope for the Holidays 2011". Please visit our office to see our Angel Trees loaded with tags for items our families are requesting for the holidays.
It is easy:
1.Just pick any tag on the tree and purchase the item
2. Return new and unwrapped item to our office by December 15, 2011
Help make a child's wish for Christmas! For more information about the Me Fine Foundation's mission to help patients and families at Duke and UNC Children's Hospitals visit www.mefinefoundation.org.
Christmas in July at Vinson Orthodontics!
Me Fine's 7th annual Christmas in July Event is now in progress and you can visit our Smithfield and Clayton offices to get an angel from our tree. Me Fine Foundation was established to assist families with children in treatment for life-threatening diseases or conditions at Duke and UNC’s Children’s Hospitals.
Each year, Me Fine and our volunteers travel to both hospitals to deliver gifts and a little holiday cheer to the children during our annual Christmas in July Event. Even Santa takes a break from his island vacation to make a personal stop at each room in the pediatric units. The kids decorate their rooms and doors in anticipation of this special day.
This year is the LARGEST event EVER!!!!! Over 400 patients!!!
Me Fine needs your help. Pick any tag from our Angel Tree and purchase the item. Return the unwrapped gift to either Smithfield Cinemas (or Vinson Orthodontics) by June 30, 2011. Me Fine will do the rest!
Thank you so much for supporting the Me Fine Foundation.
Me Fine Foundation Mud Run/ Timberjack Challenge October 1, 2011
Dr. Vinson is proud to support the Me Fine Foundation, a non-profit that provides necessary resources and financial assistance to parents and caregivers with children being treated at Duke and UNC's Children's Hospitals.
Me Fine is excited to announce it's upcoming event the Me Fine Mud Run/ Timberjack Challenge! This is NOT a typical road race. The course covers nearly 40 acresof custom built obstacles that will test strength, endurance, team spirit and fitness level....all in the MUD!!
Vinson Orthodontics will have a team participating and we challenge YOU to get a few friends and join us. You can visit www.mefinemudrun.com to register!!
Wake Forest/ Rolesville Middle School Dance Marathon 2011
Vinson Orthodontics is a proud sponsor of the 2011 Wake Forest/Rolesville Dance Marathon that will take place on June 3, 2011. The Wake Forest Rolesville Middle School SOS club has organized these dances since 2006. These events have raised $75,000 over the years for Duke and North Carolina Children's Hospitals. 100% off all profits made are donated. All middle school students from local schools are invited to attend. Register at: www.wfdancemarathon.com.
Who: all middle school students
where: the Factory in Wake Forest
when: June 3, 2011
time: 5pm to midnight
April is National Facial Protection Month
This month several professional organizations(dental specialists) including The American Association of Orthodontists are recognizing April as "National Facial Protection Month". Their message is clear: avoid sports injuries by wearing protective equipment. It seems that the first step to facial protection is just putting on your gear. This is directed towards all active individuals including children, parents, weekend warriors and professional athletes. From skateboarding to rollerblading, baseball to volleyball, karate to gymnastics, downhill skiing to bicycling, all sports are contact sports. From face shields, to eye shields, dental specialists advocate wearing protective gear to save face. The top 10 ways to save face: 1. wear mouth guards for any contact sport 2.wear a helmet 3.wear protective eyewear 4. wear a face shield 5. be aware of family pets (each year roughly 44,000 people incur face injuries from dog bites) 6. buckle up with seatbelts and carseats 7. keep babies and toddlers safe 8. be alert...as a spectator, keep an eye out for foul baseballs, soaring hockey pucks, etc. 9. use common sense 10. to learn more visit www.braces.org, www.aaoms.org, www.aapd.org.
Vinson Orthodontics provides all of our patients participating in these sports with mouthguards!! Please be sure to ask when you are in for your next appointment if you need one!!!
Vinson Orthodontics & National Dental Health Month 2/11
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) celebrates Children's National Dental Health Month to raise awareness for the importance of oral health. Our staff had the opportunity to educate the children attending Hocutt Memorial Baptist Preschool in February 2011. The kids had the chance to meet our Famous "Brushing Dragon" and learn about taking care of their teeth! We had a delightful time and the children asked lots of wonderful questions!!! We are looking forward to visiting again next year!!
Me Fine Foundation Angel Trees at Vinson Orthodontics 2010
Vinson Orthodontics is supporting the Me Fine Foundation in collecting gifts for Me Fine's 7th Annual "Hope for the Holidays 2010". We would love for you to participate in fulfilling their goal this year. Select an "angel" from our "ME Fine" Angel Tree and purchase the item requested on the tag.
If you choose to participate, please print your name and address on the back of the Angel Card and leave it at our office along with the gift. Me Fine will be picking up all gifts collected by Vinson Orthodontics on December 10th. However, we plan to continue the "Angel Tree" thru Christmas to benefit Me Fine for upcoming events such as Christmas in July or as birthday presents throughout the year.
Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of children and families being treated at Duke and UNC Children's Hospitals!!
Please visit www.mefinefoundation.org to learn more about the mission of the Me Fine Foundation, INC.
Clayton Harvest and Music Festival 2010
Vinson Orthodontics was a proud silver sponsor of the 2010 Clayton Harvest and Music Festival in downtown Clayton. There were local vendors, musicians and dance companies that performed throughout the 4 day event. It was a blast and we enjoyed the many patients and families that visited our booth.
Wake Forest Rolesville Dance Marathon 2010
The NEW WAKE FOREST DANCE MARATHON is organized and executed by middle school students of S.O.S. Club at Wake Forest Rolesville Middle School. This after school club focuses teaching students citizenship and to be proud Americans. By giving students opportunities to do something positive, they are taught that EVERYDAY PEOPLE CAN DO GREAT THINGS! It is about teaching our youth the power of the individual! Proceeds raised are donated to Duke and UNC Children's Hospitals. The students raised almost $20,000. Vinson Orthodontics sponsored and participated in the event.