We participated in the local Relay for Life 2009 and 2010. Wow, what an experience! To see so many people from the community rally together was amazing. As a team, we were excited and honored to give over $5,400 in 2009 and around $6,400 in 2010 to the American Cancer Society! We were the leading team in the Buda/Kyle area both years, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our friends, family, patients, and community. Thanks to all of you for that! So many of us have had loved ones touched by cancer, so this event is held very dear to our hearts. This was our first of many years to come to participate in this worthy cause!
Giving Back With Buda Dental Professionals
As individuals and as a team, we recognize the significance of giving back to those in the community we serve. For us, it is more than just participation or marketing. It stems from a core value of compassion for others, something that we all share. We feel a deep sense of gratitude to those in our community for the longevity and success of Buda Dental Professionals, and giving back to those who have believed in us is vitally important. Compassion for others is what we practice on a daily basis in the way we treat our patients, and what also drives us to give back to our community at large.
Relay for Life May 2009, May 2010
Chapa Middle School February 2009, April 2009, and February 2010
Dr. Strickland was invited to speak to both the P.E. classes, as well as ESL (English as a Second Language) students at Chapa Middle School in Kyle. She spent the time educating the students on how good oral hygiene, regular dental check-ups, and a healthy diet all help to prevent cavities. She was also able to talk about her path of becoming a dentist, and how she feels about her career. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with local students, and Dr. Strickland looks forward to returning next year!
Halloween Candy Buy Back October 2008, 2009, 2010
Who really needs a pillowcase full of candy? In 2008, we began our annual “Halloween Candy Buy Back” to help get all of that excess, unwanted candy off of the streets. We buy back candy from kids at $1 per pound, and then partner with an organization called “Operation Gratitude” to get that candy into care packages sent overseas to our troops. The experience has been so rewarding for us, fun for the kids who participate, and a blessing to our servicemen and women!
Buda Weiner Dog Races April 2009
If any of you haven’t heard about the Buda County Fair & Weiner Dog Races, you’re missing out! Aside from watching the dogs race, there is a lot to do, and this year Buda Dental Professionals participated by bringing our very own Dunking Booth! That’s right…people of all ages had the opportunity to “Dunk-A-Doc”. All money raised was to support our efforts in Relay for Life. It was a success, and boy did everyone love to take the best shot at our docs!
Hays CISD Nurses January 2009
Dr. Strickland sat down with all of the school nurses in the district to give a “refresher” on what to do in the instance of dental emergencies. She truly enjoyed getting to know that group and hopes to visit with them on an annual basis. They were very welcoming, and Dr. Strickland valued the opportunity to meet with other health care providers in our community, as we are all part of a team working together to better the health of those in our community.
Buda Brownie Troop 2008
Dr. Strickland and Jamie had a blast spending time with a local group of Brownies. They gave a tour of the office, and an overview of what each of their jobs entailed. Then, the floor was opened for questions…and the girls all participated, asking wonderful questions. The Brownies also got to be “up close” to watch how we examine teeth, check for cavities, and clean teeth.
Denim & Diamonds December 2008
Buda Dental Professionals was a Diamond Sponsor of this event hosted by the Hays Independent School District to raise money for the Hays Foundation. Several of our team members have children in local schools, which made this a truly special event for them.
