By: Kristin Badeau, Foundation Coordinator, Florida Dental Association Foundation
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to embrace the spirit of giving during GivingTuesday, the global day of charitable giving — Nov. 28, 2023. GivingTuesday is a day to give back to those in need and to support the causes that matter most to us.
This year, the Florida Dental Association (FDA) Foundation invites you to join us in celebrating GivingTuesday during the month of November. In celebration of the FDA Foundation’s 43rd anniversary as the philanthropic arm of the FDA, members are encouraged to donate $43 to support key dental access to care programs funded by the FDA Foundation.
Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday was created in 2012 to counterbalance consumer spending on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. According to Henry Timms, creator and co-founder of GivingTuesday, this day reminds us that the holiday season is not just about shopping for bargains but also about giving back to our communities and those in need.
Timms sought to create a day that would inspire a spirit of giving, rather than one of spending. In an interview with Harvard Business Review, Timms, the former executive director at the 92nd Street Y, a cultural and community center in Manhattan, said that he wanted to experiment with a new model of philanthropy. This new model would build a connection between people and philanthropy through community. “I was thinking about the calendar and there was Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two days really good for getting deals and then there was Tuesday,” Timm said. He didn’t want to see the Tuesday after Thanksgiving become commercialized so he decided “to turn it into GivingTuesday.” Timms and his co-creators of the movement sought to create a day that would inspire a spirit of giving, rather than one of spending.
Since its inception, GivingTuesday has grown into a powerful movement, inspiring countless acts of kindness, generosity and charity in 90 countries. GivingTuesday is an opportunity for individuals, organizations and communities to come together and make a difference in the world. The FDA Foundation proudly participates in the global event, contributing to a brighter and healthier future for Floridians.
The FDA Foundation invites all members of the FDA to join hands with us and participate in this incredible event by donating $43. This act of giving will help celebrate a significant milestone — the 43rd anniversary of the FDA Foundation’s role as the philanthropic arm of the FDA.
Your donation of $43 has the potential to create a significant impact, enabling the FDA Foundation to continue its mission of promoting dental care access for all Floridians. Whether you are a seasoned dentist or a dental student, your donation symbolizes the unity of organized dentistry and the dental community’s dedication to giving back.
Click HERE to make your GivingTuesday donation to support dental initiatives that reach Floridians throughout the state. Donations will be accepted during November, and all GivingTuesday donations will go towards the GivingTuesday total! Let’s come together to embrace the spirit of giving and continue to promote oral health care in Florida. Your generosity can help the FDA Foundation achieve our mission and bring brighter smiles to Floridians. Help make FDA Foundation’s 43rd anniversary a celebration of giving and kindness that will be remembered for years to come.
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