The Tooth Fairies
The main objective of the Order of the Tooth Fairies is to increase the public's awareness of the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic in Jackson, Macon and Transylvania Counties, and to do it in a fun-loving manner. Upon joining the Order, each fairy receives his own wings, tutu and larger-than-life toothbrush in a coordinating color. Shameless enthusiasm, a great sense of humor and an unwavering dedication to the cause are definitely required!
Today's Order of the Tooth Fairies include the following wonderful collection of big men with even bigger hearts — Ron Keller, Carl Hyde, Ron Kandell, Pat Cunningham, Joe Goldberg, Dick Rosedale, Ed Morse and the newest addition to the Order, Michael Devine. We love you guys!
The Tooth Fairies can be spotted at holiday parades and other local events throughout the year. They also participate in fundraising activities and dental hygiene education.
The Clinic makes a big splash at the 2011 Christmas Parade in Cashiers, NC.
Big Wing (Ron Keller) shares the benefits of good dental hygiene with local children at the 2011 Christmas Parade in Cashiers, NC.
Big Wing (Ron Keller) and Lavender (Ed Morse) at the 2011 Christmas Parade in Cashiers, NC.
Our newest Tooth Fairies at the induction ceremony (September, 2011).
From left: Baby Huey (Mike Devine), Firefly (Ron Freemen), and Hoot (Gary Leedham).
Happy Tooth Fairies at the latest induction ceremony (September, 2011).
From left: Baby Huey (Mike Devine), DeKay (Pat Cunningham), Choppers (Dick Rosedale), Duke (Carl Hyde), Big Wing (Ron Keller), Hoot (Gary Leedham), Patch (Ron Kandell), Firefly (Ron Freemen), and Buttercup (Joe Goldberg).
The colorful cast of characters of the 2011 Order of the Tooth Fairies.
From left: Buttercup (Joe Goldberg), Lavender (Ed Morse), Choppers (Dick Rosedale), Big Wing (Ron Keller), DeKay (Pat Cunningham), Duke (Carl Hyde), Baby Huey (Mike Devine), and Patch (Ron Kandell).
The Tooth Fairies show off their impressive dancing skills at the annual Tooth Fairy fundraising party (June, 2010).
Duke, Jelly Bean, Big Wing and Choppers having fun with the kids at Tooth Fairy Bingo, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Highlands to raise money for the Children's Dental Health Project. (July, 2010)
Tooth Fairies show off a rainbow of fun colors in footwear.
Personalities emerge at an induction ceremony
for new members of the Order of the Tooth Fairies.
From left: Patch (Ron Kandell), Big Wing (Ron Keller), DeKay (Pat Cunningham), Buttercup (Joe Goldberg), Jelly Bean (former Tooth Fairy Mike Grilli), Lavender (Ed Morse), Choppers (Dick Rosedale), and Duke (Carl Hyde)
Everyone celebrated at a 2010 induction ceremony
for new members of the Order of the Tooth Fairies.
From left: Ed Morse, Carl Hyde, Pat Cunningham and Ron Keller
Ron welcomes Duke, the new Texas Cowboy Tooth Fairy to the
Order.
From left: Carl Hyde and Ron Keller
The
Tooth Fairies spread the word at the Christmas Parade in Highlands, NC.
From left: Ed Morse, Ron Keller and Phil Wrangle
Lavender (Ed Morse) and Dr. Michelle McDonald teach youngsters about dental hygiene at The Hampton School.
Ron
and Clinic Executive Director Karen Minton accept proceeds from the
2008 Tooth Fairy Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Country
Club of Sapphire Valley Ladies' Golf Association.
From left: Ron Keller, Sue Lewis, Karen Minton and Bill Jacobs
The Tooth Fairies head home at the end of a long day.