DLN Success Story – Navy Veteran Receives a New Smile
Tom is an elderly Army veteran who lives in Scott County with his wife of nearly 50 years. As a result of a spinal cord injury during his teenage years that still causes him pain, he visits the VA spinal injury center for ongoing treatment. In 2013 he was diagnosed... Read More
DLN Success Story – Wyoming Leadership Council Member Helps Stroke Survivor Receive a New Smile
Donna, 67, lives in Casper with her dog—Buddy. She suffers from several serious health problems including surviving two strokes that left her with short-term memory loss and balance issues. In addition, she has diabetes, arthritis, and has had stents placed in her heart. Donna also had significant dental problems but... Read More
DLN Success Story – Deputy Sheriff Receives a New Smile
Richard, 44, lives in Jacksonville with his roommate and he has joint custody of his two daughters. After working for years as a deputy sheriff and a correctional officer, he had to retire due to his poor health. He has type-1 diabetes that has caused numbness and pain in his... Read More
DLN Success Story – New Hampshire DDS Volunteer Helps Man Receive Much Needed Dental Care
James, 60, lives in Rockingham County with his wife and enjoys spending time with his five grandchildren. He was a tractor-trailer driver until about seven years ago when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and could no longer drive. Before his diagnosis, he liked to camp, fish and garden and... Read More
DLN Success Story – Cancer Survivor Receives a New Smile
Robin, 64, lives in Waterbury and loves to read, paint, and write poetry. A few years ago, she won fourth place in an esteemed poetry contest. Robin lives an active lifestyle, walking every day and going to the gym regularly, but her health was further compromised when she was diagnosed... Read More
DLN Success Story – Mississippi DDS Volunteer Helps Woman Receive Needed Dental Care
Joyce, 72, is a widow who lives in Washington County with her grandson. She recently fell and injured her hip and now uses a cane to get around. In addition she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and other health challenges and has unaddressed dental problems. She was missing all but two... Read More
DLN Success Story – Mississippi
Richard, 69, lives alone in central Mississippi. He enjoys getting out in his community and visits with his sister and friends regularly. Richard worked in production plants and lumber companies before experiencing a terrible motorcycle accident. The pain in his left ankle never fully healed and he had to have... Read More
DLN Success Story – Colorado Stroke Survivor Receives Desperately Needed Care
Pat, 59, lives in Lafayette with his two teenage children. He grew up in Cambodia and was drafted into the army at 13 years old and served in a civil war. Pat was shot during the conflict and he lost his older brother during the war as well. Pat moved... Read More
DLN Success Story – Hawaii Man ‘Forever Grateful’ for Work of DDS Volunteer
John, 56, lives alone in Honolulu. In 2014 he survived an aortic aneurysm and shortly thereafter underwent heart bypass surgery. John also suffers from hypertension, mental health issues and chronic back and shoulder pain from a work injury. In addition, John’s oral health was in poor condition. All of his... Read More
DLN Success Story – Iowa Couple Receives Generous Help from Volunteers
Gary, 70, and Sandy, 68, of Fort Dodge have been married for 20 years. Sadly, both suffer from serious health problems. Gary has survived eight heart attacks over the past few years in addition to having diabetes and kidney failure. Sandy has undergone double bypass heart surgery and has mitral... Read More