Can’t find time to volunteer in your community? Meet SCL volunteer, Laurie Boyd!

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A recent and delightful addition to SCL’s volunteer family, Laurie is an inspiration and a positive force to be reckoned with! Laurie’s full life includes being a student at Concord Career College, yet she still finds time to donate her services to SCL. In June, Laurie graduates as a dental hygienist!

“I started volunteering for SCL after Gracie (Director of Volunteer Services) introduced this wonderful program to our dental hygiene students. I joined my daughter (one of my fellow students), who volunteers as well. It’s a great place to volunteer because staff members are terrific and every task directly helps countless kids, “shares Laurie.

Laurie’s lifetime goals describe her perfectly:

“First and foremost, my greatest goal is to bring joy and good to my family and to others. Dental hygiene is a career I’ve wanted to pursue since I was a teenager, and I’m delighted that I finally am working on that goal. It seems strange to be in my 50’s and going to DH school. My only regret is that I should have done it years ago! I was born and raised in Colorado, married a military man and traveled the world for 24 years. Because we lived in a lot of places and moved often, I was able to stay home and raise our two children while working part time as a substitute teacher. I currently work for Weight Watchers while going to school. To anyone interested in volunteering at SCL, I say DO IT! Your efforts will not only make a difference in the lives of children, but in your own life as well!”

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If you live in the Greater Kansas City, MO area and would like to volunteer for Smiles Change Lives, please contact Gracie Harrison at gracie@smileschangelives.org

Changing Lives… One Smile At A Time...

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"I cannot say enough GREAT things about this program! They have given both of my daughters a new outlook on life, & self confidence that I could never teach."

Shelly P.

"I am so thankful for smiles change lives for helping a struggling mother out. What an amazing program that helps families."

Joy S.

"My son has finally been accepted, approved, and assigned an orthodontist. He goes tomorrow for his first appointment to start getting his braces. Thanks SCL, you have made my son very happy."

Alan P.

"This is an incredible organization with Orthodontists donating their skills to change children's lives. More people in need should know about this fantastic program"

Judith W.

"I just had not one but two daughters finish having their braces on through Smiles Change Lives and we are so happy with the results. Thank you for providing this service!"

Alice W.

"Just had our last appointment. Being a school teacher I didn't make a lot of money. This program allowed me to give my daughter a smile that she shares with everyone. Thanks."

Tiffany L.

"Amazing program that has truly changed my life. Once I was accepted it was such an easy process. Thank you so much!! I would recommend any one with low income and bad teeth to go through the process."

Alexandria W.

"Our son would have gone without braces if it wasn't for SCL! Thankful for this program and staff that care. We are currently in treatment. It is already making a difference. "

Alice W.

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"Our son would have gone without braces if it wasn't for SCL! Thankful for this program and staff that care. We are currently in treatment. It is already making a difference. "

- Alice W.
"Amazing program that has truly changed my life. Once I was accepted it was such an easy process. Thank you so much!! I would recommend any one with low income and bad teeth to go through the process."

- Alexandria W.
"Just had our last appointment. Being a school teacher I didn't make a lot of money. This program allowed me to give my daughter a smile that she shares with everyone. Thanks."

- Tiffany L.
"I just had not one but two daughters finish having their braces on through Smiles Change Lives and we are so happy with the results. Thank you for providing this service!"

- Daya G.

"This is an incredible organization with Orthodontists donating their skills to change children's lives. More people in need should know about this fantastic program"

- Judith W.
"My son has finally been accepted, approved, and assigned an orthodontist. He goes tomorrow for his first appointment to start getting his braces. Thanks SCL, you have made my son very happy."

- Alan P.
"I am so thankful for smiles change lives for helping a struggling mother out. What an amazing program that helps families."

- Joy S.
"I cannot say enough GREAT things about this program! They have given both of my daughters a new outlook on life, & self confidence that I could never teach."

- Shelly P.

*The reviews listed are from actual patients of Smiles Change Lives. Individual results may vary. Reviews are not claimed to represent results for everyone.