FOCF was pleased to participate in a free oral cancer screening on May 26, 2010 in Plano, TX during the Plano Senior Recreation Center’s health fair. We donated our Identifi (Trimira) machine and informational pamphlets, wrist bands and some other goodies for the cause.

This was the first time the Center conducted Oral Cancer Examinations using the Trimira Identafi, a leading oral cancer screening piece of technology.   Volunteers from three schools of Dental Hygiene at Texas Women’s University, Collin College and Baylor preformed the examinations. They were assisted by volunteers from Contemporary Oral Surgery and Dr. Lesslie Moore.   Approximately 200-250 people were screened.

The event was organized by Deborah Stewart with the help of Community Dental Care,  Dr. Lee Fitzgerald,  and the Fight Oral Cancer Foundation.

We are preparing for our National Walk for Oral Cancer that will take place in May.  Details on the Dallas location will be sent out shortly. If you have a heart to help in the fight against oral cancer and would like to be a part of this event, please let me know as we are currently building our volunteer team and could use as many hands as possible.

This will be the inaugural walk, thus, we are open to volunteers that wish to take on various projects.  Money that we raise will go toward:

1. Educational pamphlet to be distributed at schools, hospitals, health fairs and public libraries locally and nationwide.
2. Provide dental care and dental hygiene educational programs for children.
3. Hold free oral cancer screenings locally and nationwide.
4. Sponsor speakers to raise awareness and promote screening.
5. Fund oral cancer research.

Hosting Local Walk Nationally or Internationally

We encourage individuals and organizations that are not from Dallas to host a walk in your hometown.  If you are interested in hosting one in your area, please let us know and we’ll work with you to give you the details you’ll need in order to host your own walk.