December 2024 Monthly Byte

Donate to the $50,000 challenge!

Donate to the $50,000 challenge!


An anonymous donor has generously offered to match all donations with a contribution of their own, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $50,000!



Please consider donating today and helping the ISDS Foundation continue its vital work. No matter the size, every gift brings us closer to a healthier, happier Illinois. This challenge will end on December 31, 2024. To read more, click here!

DONATE NOW BY CLICKING HERE!

SAVE THE DATE!


Save the date for the 2025 ISDS Foundation Golf Outing! The outing will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at:


Mt. Hawley Country Club

7724 N. Knoxville Ave.

Peoria, IL 61614



We are looking for sponsors! To view sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Misty Glass at mglass@isds.org.

Dental Lifeline Network and Dr. Bret Jerger thanks the ISDS Foundation for their 2024 Community Grants

Many Illinois residents desperately need but cannot access dental treatment. Due to age or disability, they cannot work, and the government programs they depend on for health care do not cover dental treatment. Because of these reasons, the Dental Lifeline Network program is crucial. 


This grant will help them manage rising costs, support their strategic recruitment efforts, and celebrate their national organization’s 50th anniversary by ensuring they continue to provide life-changing dental care to those in need.

Jerger Pediatric Dentistry has collaborated with the Teddy Bear Dental Fund since its inception in 1999. Without the effort of this program, many children would not have access to dental treatment. The program is truly a unique effort founded by members of the community.


The purpose is to assist with the cost of extensive dental needs of children and special needs patients who could not otherwise have necessary dental work.

To read more about the 2024 Community Grant winners, click here!

Assistance Program Provides Lifeline to Dentists in Need



The Dentists Support Program provides a referral system for dentists who are struggling with the problem of alcohol or substance abuse and are in need of treatment assistance.


With just one call, the dentist, family member or friend can request help from the program. It is completely anonymous and takes just a couple of minutes.


24-hour confidential cell phone: 312/318-8810 or 708/287-4132. You may also contact

Dr. Bill Hamel or Dr. Tom Sullivan for more information.

New Text Alert Platform for the ISDS Foundation


Stay up to date on all the latest ISDS Foundation news by signing up for the new text alert platform! to sign up, click here.

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