Dental Tribune Untited Kingdom Edition

I first became involved with charity work about six years ago, since then some of our ideas have escalated and yes we have had some crazy events but the amount of pleasure we have also had has excelled, it’s brought not only united this practice but also the patients and the community. On several occasions I have held City-wide events and on one occasion a transatlantic event. If you are thinking of plan- ning an event why not think of something that is going to make a difference. I would start now by planning my Na- tional Smile Event. Any event needs careful planning, it doesn’t have to be on a large scale but as May will soon be here if you do in- tend to support BDHF now is the time to come up with ideas and get the team involved. We have participated in this event as a practice for several years, but last year I wanted to do something dif- ferent than the usual draw- ing competitions, attending the Mall etc. Last year I asked the Lord Mayors, permission to hold an event outside the Town Hall Sheffield being in my opinion prime spot. This idea soon began to develop into a big City event. Football clubs was in- volved, the University, Radio Stations in fact if a big name appeared in our local paper I contacted them. I wanted their involvement. I contacted all relevant de- partments and was granted a licence to hold the event, the City donated a covered stall, a licence was granted for the collection of monies, I approached as many Com- panies as I could asking for dental samples, local Busi- nesses also participated by offering raffle prizes. Shef- field United Football Club donated a signed team shirt and game tickets. Everything was falling into place, I had contacted Den- tal Companies for donations and then dental samples ar- rived!!!! Oh my! where was I going to store these. I had that many samples they lasted all day and I have sufficient for our next campaign. Plus I gave so many away to a char- ity that was going to a third world Country. Team event This is always a team event, we hold meetings to dis- cuss ideas and suggestions and together we draw an ac- tion plan. Last year the event was carried out by using two teams, one promoting NSM whilst the other maintained the surgery clinics, halfway through the day we swopped over. You still have to remem- ber you are a business so try to ensure you are still priding A charity event: getting involved Jane Armitage discusses ideas behind charity events ‘If you are think- ing of planning an event why not think of something that is going to make a difference. I would start now by plan- ning my National Smile Event’ March 5-11, 201218 United Kingdom EditionPractice Management Lasers - Whitening - Cameras - Curing Lights Visit www.quicklase.com Call us 01227 780009 OFF o O QLQW40%Mag231211RG Upto a Whopping