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A smile is so worth preserving;
it speaks volumes, conveys a wealth of emotion and translates into every language
Hi, I'm Chuck. I have been in the construction industry for 40+ years managing all types of new construction as well as remodeling. I am now the captain and operations manager of our sailboat life as well as the social director and main contact for Sailing 4 Smiles. I love traveling, talking to people, making new friends and helping any way I can. If you want to connect give me a call!
Hi, I'm Heidi. I am a registered dental hygienist (RDH) and have been practicing for the past 15 years. I am licensed in Colorado and the USVI. I am also an early childhood educator and love working with children. I also love to travel, explore, create, learn and teach. My husband and I combined our strengths and expertises to form Sailing 4 Smiles, a unique dental charity dedicated to children.
We obtained our 501c3 designation for Sailing 4 Smiles in August 2019, left our jobs and set out on Mingus, our 36' Cape Dory sailboat. We sail to our destinations, visit the local preschools and elementary schools that are in need and deliver a fun, hands-on dental presentation as well as give out toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and sand timers. We have been to 7 Head Start centers on the east coast of FL and SC as well as 14 primary schools in the Bahamas and have visited with over 3200 children so far.
Sailing 4 Smiles is now active on YouTube at SV Mingus. Check out our latest video and stay tuned for more to come.
Your donations enable us to purchase dental products and teaching aids for the children. Sign up for a recurring donation or make a one time donation. Recurring donations allow us to better plan future school visits. One time donations can help a child smile today.
100% of your donation directly supports Sailing 4 Smiles and our outreach to children in need.
You can now purchase products to help support Sailing 4 Smiles
Tie Dye T-shirts & Toothfairy Bears
Check out these "Hip & Groovy" T-shirts and Whimsical Toothfairy Bears, which have been made and lovingly donated by our patrons:
Tie Dye T-Shirts $45.00
Each shirt is made one at a time, making them truly one of a kind. Price $45.00 which includes shipping in the contiguous US.
Toothfairy Bears $15.00
Have a young one in your life who is losing their teeth? The Toothfairy bear is the perfect guardian for lost teeth until the real Toothfairy can pick them up. Price $15.00 includes shipping in the contiguous US.
For all purchases:
Once payment is received you will receive an email confirmation and your shirt or bear will be sent to the address you requested.
6090 Del Rey Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
EVERYTHING MUST GO!!
Find that perfect treasure, support a good cause, bring your friends and family, there is something for everyone.
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6090 Del Rey Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
CO Springs, CO to Titusville, FL
We will be leaving Colorado and heading back to Mingus, our home on the water in Titusville, FL. We have boat chores and toothbrush stockin...
CO Springs, CO to Titusville, FL
During a trip to Hopkins Belize we stopped to visit with the kids at Holy Family RC school and give away toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and a little dental education. This visit was what started Sailing 4 Smiles on its path to what it is today. Here is a link to our video:
On our way south on the ICW we were invited to attend a special meeting of America's Boating Club Little River and present to the members what we were doing at their local Head Start centers. It was such a hit and we were able to raise $250. as well as toothbrush and toothpaste donations. We later took these donations, purchased more childrens toothbrushes and toothpaste at the local Dollar Tree and gave them all out to the children at Long's and Green Sea Head Start Centers.
SV Mingus and Sailing 4 Smiles stops in St. Augustine, FL and visits with Head Start. Here is a link to our video:
Larry Stoddard, Membership Chair of America's Boating Club Colorado contacted us while we were in the Bahamas and had such glowing things to say about Sailing 4 Smiles he published this wonderful article in their Colorado newsletter. We are scheduled and so excited to visit and present Sailing 4 Smiles to America's Boating Club Colorado!
Doug D., Peter and Doug P., the hosts of The Third Chair invite us to their studio in Colorado Springs for an interview. The Third Chair interviews individuals and businesses in Colorado who do unique and interesting things. We made two episodes!
Episode #97 https://youtu.be/hdWinhoqHAw
Episode #98 https://youtu.be/L5eM3z80-rA
When you shop at Amazon Smile everything stays the same; the products, the prices, the shipping etc. You get to feel even better about your purchases by having Amazon donate to your favorite charity!
Sailing 4 Smiles
Toothbrushes Toothbrush protectors
Toothpaste 2.5oz Disclosing tablets
Indv. Fluoride MW Floss or Floss picks
Indv. lip balm 2-minute Sand Timers
3D teaching aids Animal teeth for displays
Single use dental/oral health products and teaching aids
Enjoy coloring pages, a word search, brushing chart, teeth facts for humans and animals and learn how to brush and floss your teeth
Alicia L
America’s Boating Club North Strand
America’s Toothfairy
Beatrice N
Bev F
Branda & Jesse W
Brenda M
Caffi K
Chantal A
Chris & Elaine N
Christine & Patrick P
Christine S
Dan S
David B
David E
David F
Debbie F
Donna W
Donnie's Marina on Green Turtle
Ellen S
Eric & Emma S on SV Argyle
Forrest K
Francis (Marie) & Byron E
Greg C
Greg G
Helen P
Jamie T
Jane & Mike C
Jen & Bill D on SV Cabana Girl
Jennifer K
Jerry B
Joan C
John H & Kalie Q on SV Sunshine Daydream
John N
Jon C
Judi N
Kaitlyn S
Karen F
Kathy & John F
Larry S
Laura B
Linda K
Linda W
Lisa & Alex T on SV Hahalua
Lisa & Kevin T
Lynae B
Lynette & Renzo B
Madison P
Marc T
Mark & Kim H
Mark and Rosalina J
Mary C
Mary L
Marybeth and Dave G
Matt H
Michael and Jeane A
Michael B
Mike W
Mike W & Bev F on SV Queesqueg
Molly McNally D
Nick L
Pamela C
Paul and Tammy H
Pauline C
Pierre on SV Dunk-n-Pop
Peter F
Ricky with Austin Hard Woods in Denver
Ridgeline Family Dentistry
Robin M
Roland H on SV Bolairo
Sara M
Shyrell D
Skyler & Miranda K on SV Shoot the Breeze
Stu & June S on SV Cascadia
Stu S
Sunstar Americas
Susan G
Taelor V
Ted A & Patti H on SV Little Wing
Tiffany L
Todd and Juliet R
Wanda C
William R
A nonprofit is as strong as the community that holds it up. Together, we can do more than we can do alone. Let's bring our abilities and passions together to provide free dental care and supplies to island communities.
There are many ways to join us and support our mission. Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways that you can get our message to your friends and family.
There are hundreds of languages around the world
and a smile speaks them all.
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