2nd Annual Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation Fundraising Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) October 16, 2011 -- Calgary, Alberta - “For our 2nd annual Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation Fundraising Gala, we are delighted to be able to offer a second day event featuring Dan Millman, a world champion athlete and author of 15 books including Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Dan teaches an approach to living with greater clarity and compassion and with a peaceful mind and a warrior spirit,” says CoraMarie Clark, founder of The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation. “Last year we raised $40,000 and we are very optimistic of surpassing that total this year.”

“During the Fundraising Gala Oct. 27th, Dan Millman will make a presentation called ‘In the Spirit of Service’ when he will focus on the little things that each of us can do in our daily lives to uplift the lives of others. In the workshop on October 28th, Dan will work with people to explore a deeper meaning in their lives and how they can tap into their inner ‘warrior spirit’. Dan will also provide the first 600 registrants with a complimentary copy of his latest book The Four Purposes of Life.”

What: The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation Fundraising Gala
Who: Guest speaker is Dan Millman, a world champion athlete and author of 15 books including Way of the Peaceful Warrior
When: Thursday October 27th 6 PM – 11 PM
Where: Hotel Arts 199-12 Ave. SW Calgary
Cost: Tickets $99 per person RSVP www.toothfairykids.org

What: The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation Full Day Workshop
Who: Guest speaker is Dan Millman, a world champion athlete and author of 15 books including Way of the Peaceful Warrior

When: Thursday October 28th 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Includes Lunch)
Where: Hotel Arts 199-12 Ave. SW Calgary
Cost: $299 per person for full-day workshop. RSVP www.toothfairykids.org
Combo – Both the Gala and Workshop costs $339/person
(Tax deductible receipts are available for a portion of the full day workshop)

About Dan Millman

In addition to being a world-champion athlete, Dan was also a Stanford University coach, martial arts instructor and Oberlin college professor. Widely hailed for his classic Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Dan has authored 13 books that have been read by millions of people in 29 languages. He teaches an approach to living with greater clarity and compassion – with a peaceful mind and a warrior spirit. We are extremely fortunate to have him share his insights and teachings with us.

About The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation
The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation has a vision to lead 100% of children to dental health by providing every child worldwide with a toothbrush, oral hygiene education and access to dental care. The Foundation educates and builds awareness of the dental needs of children globally. Funds raised will be allocated to volunteers to provide oral health care, dental supplies, education, and hygiene services for children in need. Together with YOU, the Foundation can make a difference in a child’s life.

About CoraMarie Clark
CoraMarie Clark, BSDH MBA founder of The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation, is a speaker, author and consultant in the dental industry. Clark has more than 20 years of experience as a hygienist, manager of a successful dentist practice and dental industry consulting. She has used her background as a dental hygienist, master’s degree in business, and love for children to re-invent herself as Toothena the Tooth Fairy. Ms. Clark was featured on Global Television’s Woman of Vision, in September 2009. Haskayne School of Business Alumni Connections, August, 2009.

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For more information, interviews and hi-rez photos, please contact:
Neil Bousquet, APR, Media Relations, The Tooth Fairy Children's Foundation (403) 256-8834 prwizard@prwizard.ca
CoraMarie Clark BSDH MBA, The Tooth Fairy Children's Foundation, (403) 686.6136
info@toothfairykids.org, www.toothfairykids.org, www.toothenathetoothfairy.com


Backgrounder

CoraMarie Clark’s trip to China (Beijing and Xi’an in April, 2011)
on behalf of The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation
3000 toothbrushes distributed to children in need

When CoraMarie arrived at a school in a poverty stricken area just outside of Beijing, 300 children squealed with unleashed excitement as she entered the room. The children had likely never seen anything quite like a tooth fairy with a six-foot wing span!
The children were dressed in uniforms, with their chairs strategically aligned in perfect, regimented rows.

Throughout the presentation, which was delivered with the help of an interpreter, you could have heard a pin drop. The children erupted into elated giggles as CoraMarie read her book, Emily’s Magical Journey with Toothena the Tooth Fairy. Two little volunteers were then dressed as molar teeth to help with the interactive presentation to show the children how to brush their teeth.

This was the first time these children had ever been shown how to properly brush their teeth. They seemed eager to learn about oral hygiene, excitedly making their way to the front of the room so they could take their turn to ask questions. They asked profound questions for six to eight year olds, seemingly grasping the importance of what they had just learned.

After the children’s questions had been answered, they came forward single file to receive their toothbrush from Toothena. They enthusiastically gushed in broken English, “Thank you!” Many saying “Thank you, oh thank you!” All but a few of the kids said thanks; those that didn’t seem too excited to be able get the words out!

At the end of the presentation, CoraMarie met with the Head Master, principal, interpreter and a few others. The Head Master passionately talked about how the children had learned so much about love through the presentation, something they had not been shown a lot of outside of their home environments.

He spoke of how important it is for the children to learn about love – not just knowledge – if they are going to be able to make it in the world outside of China. The Head Master mentioned the word Love seven or eight times as he spoke. He greatly appreciated all The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation is doing, and repeatedly said how he looks forward to their return and future work with more children in China.

On the Great Wall of China, kids from around the world surrounded Toothena, in awe as she talked about oral health. It’s amazing how kids want to stop, listen and learn about how to keep their teeth clean. So much worldwide goodwill for The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation was created in just a few short hours on the Wall.

Our goal of creating a grass roots movement for oral health has begun in yet another country, it’s thrilling to see kids so excited about keeping their teeth clean!

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For more information, interviews and hi-rez photos, please contact:
Neil Bousquet, APR, Media Relations, The Tooth Fairy Children's Foundation (403) 256-8834 prwizard@prwizard.ca
CoraMarie Clark BSDH MBA, The Tooth Fairy Children's Foundation, (403) 686.6136
info@toothfairykids.org, www.toothfairykids.org, www.toothenathetoothfairy.com

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