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Follow on Google News | Local Sick Children Receive Gifts From Orthodontic PracticeDevereux & Nguyen Orthodontics of Covington, LA recently assembled and delivered many gift baskets to local children suffering from serious illnesses.
By: Devereux & Nguyen Orthodontics “All children love getting presents, of course, but what these gift baskets truly represent is hope,” said Dr. Jack Devereux, a lead orthodontist at the practice. “That’s why we love this cause—because it helps sick children with both material goods and emotional sustenance. Their families’ finances are strained because of medical costs and missed work, but the gift baskets also offer a dose of love and support to help the kids and their families through tough times.” Basket of Hope is a national organization, but the baskets donated by Devereux & Nguyen Orthodontics will be delivered to North Shore area pediatric patients at facilities such as St. Tammany Parish and Lakeview Hospitals. Through Basket of Hope, several baskets have been personally delivered by players of the New Orleans Saints. Basket of Hope in some cases also delivers baskets directly to the homes of individual families. The gift baskets are filled with age-appropriate toys, games, crafts, inspirational books and other items to help lift the spirits of the children and their families as well. Devereux & Nguyen Orthodontics’ Once the drive period ended, with their hearts filled with cheer, the doctors and the practice’s team members took the time to assemble the gifts into one-of-a-kind baskets for children of all ages, each complete with a big purple bow on top. “Like with all great causes, Basket of Hope benefits both the giver and the receiver,” Dr. Devereux said. “Our staff loved spending time together during the holiday season to do something for children in need. It helped us feel more connected to each other as colleagues and also as friends.” Devereux & Nguyen Orthodontics (www.dn4smiles.com) serves the Northshore area with practice locations in Covington, Hammond, Slidell and Picayune, MS. The practice serves the orthodontic needs of both children and adults using a number of different techniques, including traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, and Invisalign. Basket of Hope (www.basketofhope.org) is a national nonprofit that delivers gift baskets to children with serious illnesses and their families. Its mission to provide materials that nourish them mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. (Additional photos available upon request) End
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