The first time Katy Gardner applied for braces with Smile for a Lifetime she was not chosen. However, because of her determination, she reapplied, improved her application, and was awarded braces. Katy attends school in Weiner, AR and is described by teacher Patricia Hesse as being “a gifted student” and Ms. Hesse rates Katy “at the top of her class for her willingness to serve others without the promise of personal gain.” When we asked Katy what a healthy, straight smile would help her achieve she replied, “…pretty teeth will give me more self-confidence. Right now, I’m grossed-out by my teeth but when I get braces, I will smile and be a happier person.” Lee Lamberson was nominated by his Jonesboro High School drama teacher Ms. Dawn Tucker. Lee is a senior this year at JHS and is described by Ms. Tucker as “having the natural ability to act but lacking the confidence because he is self-conscious about his smile.” Lee has plans to peruse a college education in drama, and told us,

“Receiving braces was an amazing day for me! I finally feel confident laughing and smiling around other people. I can now laugh at a joke without closing my mouth so no one can see my teeth.”Congratulations Lee! Smile for a Lifetime is proud to be a part of your acting career, and we know good things are in your future.

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Katy Gardner

“ … when my teacher told me I had been selected I almost cried. This is the best thing that has ever happened to me.”

– Lee Lamberson

Smile for a Lifetime NewsletterApril 2009

Lee LambersonAt Smile for a Lifetime Foundation it is our mission to create self-confidence, inspire hope, and change the lives of children in our community in a dramatic way. The gift of a smile can do all this for a deserving, under-served individual who, in turn, can use this gift to better themselves and our community.

Founder’s Club MembersThe Founder’s Club consists of the foundation’s most generous donors. These members have stellar reputations in our community and are known for their business leadership as well as advancing the common good of our area.

Thank you Dr. Jim B. Phillips, MS, DDS, PA for becoming a Founder’s Club Member of Smile for a Lifetime.

Adopt a Smile MemberThank you to Bob LeBoeuf with Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. for donating instruments to treat foundation kids.

Donations$500 anonymous

$500 Robert & Mary Kay Jones in honor of Bridget and Ben Burris

GivinG Why should you and/or your organization consider giving to Smile for a Lifetime? Skylar Olney’s teacher:

“ Thanks to everyone working with Smile for a Lifetime. The heartfelt appreciation still bubbling from our student, Skylar Olney, was obvious the Monday following her Friday appointment with you! The $6,000 worth of

work that you are doing for Skylar will translate into a million dollar smile for a student

with a heart of gold. Thank you more than you can know!”

—Alicia Donner; School Counselor; Visual and Performing Arts Magnet,

Jonesboro Public Schools

July 14, 2009 is The nexT board meeTinG For smile For a liFeTime FoundaTion The Board will rate the cases based on financial need, orthodontic need, and special situations. Dr. Burris will provide orthodontic screenings for the top ten to twelve applicants, and six of those candidates will receive braces. The six candidates chosen will represent the months of August, September and October of 2009. Please have all applications in by July 1, 2009 to be included in this vote.

board oF direCTorsOur Board Members are as diverse as the communities we serve; however, leadership and passion for community improvements are characteristics they all share.

2008–2009 board oF direCTors

Nick Livers, PresidentBill Rice, Secretary/TreasurerDr. Bruce TaylorDr. Daniel BirdSelena Barber Jennifer Barnett Maria FloraKelly FurrCheri HalseyMartie ShullBob SnellJenna Stafford

“ It makes me feel great that there are people out there in this world who care about others as much as Dr. Burris and all the donors actually care.”

—Lee Lamberson

For more information about supporting Smile for a Lifetime Foundation Please contact Aimee Spencer at 870-972-0490 or smileforalifetime@yahoo.com.

SUPPORTinG SMiLE FOR A LiFETiME FOUnDATiOnPlease consider supporting our foundation to advance the common good of our area.Founder’s Club $10,000 & aboveAdopt a Smile $3,000 – $9,999

“ The day I receive my braces will be an amazing day because it will be the day that I finally feel confident laughing and smiling around other people. I will finally be able to laugh at a joke without closing my mouth so no one sees my teeth.”

—Lee Lamberson