I urge you to register on this Halloween Candy Buy-Back Website: http://www.halloweencandybuyback.com so that people in your community can learn about your participation in this great program. By registering, you can receive Updates, Newsletters, Sample Press Releases and other valuable information from Dr. Chris Kammer, the architect of this great program.
To request Flyers and Posters about Operation Gratitude, please email opgrat@gmail.com. Check out our fun Halloween Candy Buy Back Video too!
I especially encourage your office and your patients to write letters/cards to the troops that we can include with your candy in the packages. We also welcome donations of dental hygiene products such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss–perhaps your suppliers/reps would be willing to participate as well!
Additional items you might consider collecting for our program:
- Beanie Babies/WebKinz or other small stuffed animals
- Hand-Knit/Crochet Scarves and Hats
- Small packages Beef Jerky
- Individual Packets of Hot Cereal
- Computer Flash Drives
- Commercially sealed Lip Balm, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, mouthwash
- Personal Letters of Appreciation
Creative Ideas:
- Partner with local businesses to provide discounts and coupons in exchange for candy
- Halloween is on a Sunday this year: Contact local sports teams (professional, schools, clubs) to set up Halloween Candy drop-off sites at their facilities that day and the following week.
- Share ideas on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HalloweenCandy!
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
- Feel free to use any size cartons–whatever you have on hand. The ideal size is 24″ x 24″ x 20″ or smaller.
- You can check the websites of the various shippers (UPS, USPS, Fed-Ex, DHL) and get their respective prices based on weight and size of package. Some of these outlets are allowed to offer discounts, as they are owned as franchises. Certainly worth asking!
- You might also check with local moving or freight companies–they might be willing to add your donation to their load for very little money (or for free) if they are heading this way anyway!
- Local businesses and/or civic or veterans organizations might be willing to sponsor the shipping expenses.
(Thank you for understanding that we cannot pay for shipping donations to us, as we need every penny of our funds to pay the shipping on the care packages to the troops: $15/package).
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Phone: (765)6422900
Email: louderbob@yahoo.com
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Frankfort, IN, 46041
Phone: (765) 654-7222
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McCordsville, Indiana, 46055
Phone: (317) 336-7788
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Phone: (756) 362-5437
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Indianapolis, IN, 46254
Phone: 317-293-3300
Email: jpurvis@indianagentledentist.com
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Zionsville, IN, 46077
Phone: (317) 873-8902
Email: eriksdds@hotmail.com
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Greenwood, In, 46142
Phone: (317) 881-1680
Email: hartydds@gmail.com
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Carmel, IN, 46032
Phone: (317) 575-1995
Email: ccdentalcare@sbcglobal.net
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anderson, in, 46012
Phone: (765) 274-1418
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Avon, IN, 46123
Phone: (317) 272-8100
Email: staff@avondentalcentre.com
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Indianapolis, IN, 46254
Phone: (317) 297-9750
Email: nicole@neweradds.com
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indianapolis, IN, 46229
Phone: (317) 894-4253
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Zionsville, IN, 46077
Phone: (317) 769-4880
Email: stonegatedentistry@yahoo.com
1460 N Green St
Brownsburg, IN, 46112
Phone: (317) 852-6620
Email: Terri@stutlerdental.com
1818 N. Riley Hwy, Suite A
Shelbyville, IN, 46176
Phone: (317) 392-1468
Email: drcarrie@blueriverdental.com
2801 Fairview Place
Greenwood, In, 46142
Phone: (317) 881-1680
Email: kim.hartyandwilsondds@gmail.com
2623 W. Jackson St.
Muncie, In, 47303
Phone: (765) 289-6373
Email: info@wilhoitefamilydental.com
370 Medical Dr, Ste. E
Carmel, IN, 46032
Phone: (317) 575-0200
Email: carmeldentistry@gmail.com
