2023 Benefit...
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR FRIDAY, MAY 5 at 6:30pm
CINCO DE MAYO!
at the home of Angie Wilcox
BENEFIT PROCEEDS RECIPIENT:
Arlington Free Clinic's Hearing and Vision Program is this year’s recipient of the Benefit’s proceeds. The program is in its fourth month and started with a generous donation from a retired Arlington school teacher, combined with a partnership with the University of Maryland's Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences. The hearing and vision program will be able to care for over 1500 patients annually, approximately 30% of whom are new to the clinic. Most patients never have enjoyed access to any hearing or vision services. Vision and hearing impairments are life-altering. They may seriously constrain an individual’s ability to secure employment, or to reside safely and independently in the community. Hearing loss can contribute to the onset of cognitive impairment and dementia. Diabetes, affecting 25% of the patients, introduces the risk for severe vision loss, including blindness. This result can be prevented with regular screening. For individuals living in poverty, it is nearly impossible to access affordable vision and hearing assessments, prescription eyeglasses, and hearing aids. Regular screenings and timely treatments are unavailable to these patients.
Our donation will be used for specific services such as vision exam - $140, hearing exam - $168, pair of prescription hearing aids - $600, pair of prescription eyeglasses - $400, language interpreter - $25, medications for glaucoma - $115, etc. A donation from AWCA will ensure the sustainability of this important program supporting prevention and treatment of vision and hearing loss through screening and subsequent treatment, along with free or very low cost prescription eyeglasses and hearing aids for years to come.
THE 2022 GALA ON SATURDAY, MAY 21 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! Thanks to Angie, Kim, and everyone who helped to make the night so special!
for the benefit of
ARLINGTON FREE CLINIC DENTAL CARE
see below to donate additional services!
TO BENEFIT
ARLINGTON FREE CLINIC
DENTAL CARE
Arlington Free Clinic provides critical oral care to an average of 1,500 Low-income patients monthly. Many have serious infections impacting health and loss of teeth, and AFC needs our help to bridge the gap between costs, and the patient's ability to pay.
Your gift makes a huge difference in someone's life. Please consider donations to cover the following:
$50 - FILLING
$150 - EXTRACTION
$200 - ROOT CANAL
$470-$800 - CROWNS/DENTURES
$125 - TICKET FOR THE POOLSIDE DINNER (1 required per member, but we encourage you to bring friends!)
Checks: Treasurer, Candy Fowler, 4433 N. Dittmar Rd Arlington VA 22207
Credit Card - see below
You can pay online via PayPal, in the online store here.
While you are in the online store, why not pay your 2021-22 membership dues of $50. For recordkeeping purposes, please do not submit dues through the benefit donation link or vice versa.
Many thanks.