Children We Serve / Terry Hill
A Winning Smile
Terry Hill was just your typical teenage boy, that is until March 2005. While walking across the street he was struck by a car. Terry lost the front row of his teeth and part of the pallet in his mouth was severely damaged in the accident.
Being an at-risk child, Terry’s Denti-Cal insurance did not cover orthodontia. Due to a lack of funds, Terry was forced to rely on local orthodontists to provide him with dentures. Humiliated and self conscious, he hid from friends hoping that they would never notice his dentures. He wouldn’t smile or talk, and tried his best to hide them out of shame. That’s when Children’s Fund stepped in. Terry’s case manager submitted the necessary referral to Children’s Fund, and we were privileged to assist Terry in receiving permanent bridges and permanent implants.
The funding Children’s Fund was able to provide has made a significant difference in Terry’s life. He no longer fears spending time with friends, has gained the confidence to start dating, and has even had the courage to interview for and attain a job! The fundamental impact that the assistance Children’s Fund provided was summed up best by the young man himself, “Most of all, I can now smile with confidence and say thank you Children’s Fund for opening up this new world for me, and for giving me a second chance!”
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