Helping the BDA Benevolent Fund deliver Christmas cheer
The BDA Benevolent Fund helps dental students, dentists and their families when they face hardship, supporting those who do not have the funds to pay for some of the normal things in life, ranging from contributions towards food and daily living costs, funds to improve the quality of life for those retired due to ill health, to more specific needs like paying someone’s annual retention fee or indemnity to help them get back into the profession.
The impact of the relatively small but incredibly caring and generous group that makes up the dental profession cannot be overstated. There are many stories out there that evoke a feeling of sadness but, working together, lives can genuinely be changed for the better on an ongoing basis.
Between this month and the end of the year, the team at the BDA Benevolent Fund will be doing all they can – as they always do – to keep a roof over people’s heads.
They will also give people additional support so that they can feel a sense of normalcy, for example ensuring the children of beneficiaries do not miss out on a present, or that no-one spends Christmas Day alone because they cannot afford to travel to their family.
Sharing experiences
All the work that the BDA Benevolent Fund does is provided in the strictest confidence, but three grant recipients have kindly given permission to share their stories, to help increase understanding of the support given to those experiencing difficulties.
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