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Making a Difference: Smiles for Survivors Foundation
Forty percent of all cancer patients suffer debilitating oral side effects as a result of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. With medical bills piling up, many can’t afford to pay for dental work. That’s what inspired Summerlin based dentist Dr. Olya Banchik to create Smiles for Survivors Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of cancer’s impact on oral health and providing dental treatment to breast cancer patients and survivors.
Smiles for Survivors held the Smile in Style benefit on February 23rd at Neiman Marcus as a kickoff to the store’s annual Beauty Week. The evening included a cocktail hour with beauty clinics and makeovers, along with a Spring 2012 fashion trends presentation and raffle that included gifts donated by Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown, Lancome and Yves Saint Laurent. More than 100 people attended, raising nearly $7,000 to support the nonprofit’s mission.
As Dr. Banchik continues her mission to improve the quality of life for women undergoing cancer treatment, she’s proud to have another strong partner at her side. “Neiman Marcus has been a tremendous ally in raising awareness of the potentially devastating oral impact of cancer treatments and in assisting local breast cancer patients and survivors,” says Banchik. “We are grateful to have a partner so committed to the well being of women in our community.”
For more information on Smiles for Survivors, visit www.smilesforsurvivors.org.
