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Thursday, April 15, 2010

they did it!

They did it!!!!


I am so proud of Moody's patients! They donated over 5,000 of their hard earned wooden nickels to build a well in Ethiopia. Because of their generous spirit- hundreds of Ethiopians will have access to safe, clean drinking water!

Each appointment his patients have the opportunity to earn up to 4 nickels. If they are on time, wear their t-shirt, have good dental hygeine, etc. They can save these nickels to earn various items- Target gift cards, TOMS shoes gift certificate, video games, webkins, spa certificates. Moody wanted to build a well with Charity:Water and give his patients the opportunity to participate if they wanted to- and participate they did! They could place their nickels in a large water jug and forgo getting an item for themselves. Once 5,000 nickels were raised, the office would give a $1 per nickel and pay for the well. He said it was the sweetest sound to be working on a patient and hear the clinck, clinck of nickels being dropped into the jug!
Way to go to everyone that played a part!

16 comments:

mama becca said...

oooooh that's great! way to go!

We Are Family said...

AWESOME, there is no way to know just how many lives this clean water will save. God Bless you guys!

Traci said...

So awesome! Such great news.

paige said...

so terrific! people really are generous, especially kids

Kat said...

Ohhhh! That is just awesome!!! What a neat idea too...SOOO cool!

Mandy said...

I LOVE that! I might mention that to my son's orthodontist. Kids are so generous and I think it's great to give them an opportunity to make those decisions.

Tymm said...

now that is just flat out cool...

what a great idea, what a great cause and what great kids!!

Unknown said...

that's amazing! what an incredible gift...and something we totally take for granted. your family is incredibly intentional

Kristi J said...

I wish we had a dentist/ortho around here with Moody's heart for the orphan...he'd have all our business...and we have lots of crooked teeth :) so awesome, kj

Deena said...

I LOVE it! I am already thinking of a way that my husband's company can do their part to help build a well!!! You've really inspired me to help start something!

laura said...

This is awesome! Love it!

Unknown said...

WAY TO GO!!!! I LOVE it! There is a reason why God loves the heart of a child.

Holli said...

so GREAT!!! Thank you for giving the opportunity to all! and changing the lives of so many!!!

Coneymama said...

Woohoo!!! Way to go!!!! So proud to play a part. God is just plain good isn't He?

Cheryl said...

This was a GREAT idea! It was fun for the kids to get their Charity Water bracelets in the mail too!

Nicholas said...

AWESOME!!!!!!

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