Great Shape! Inc. And Sandals Foundation Transform Lives

The Sandals Foundation, in collaboration with Great Shape! Inc., recently completed the 1000 Smiles Dental Project in St. Lucia, bringing essential dental care and bright smiles to the local community. From July 19th to August 2nd, 2024, this initiative provided much-needed dental services to 993 residents of Gros Islet and the Bordelais Correctional Facility. Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, expressed her gratitude for the project’s success: “We are immensely proud to have supported the 1000 Smiles Dental Project once again. Over the years, our partnership with Great Shape! Inc. has impacted over 280,000 lives, providing crucial dental care and transforming smiles across the Caribbean. Our commitment to the health and well-being of our communities remains unwavering, and we are thrilled to have continued making a positive difference.” Led by Shantelle Senior, Program Director from Jamaica, and Bev Woods, Project Manager from Canada, the 1000 Smiles Dental Project made a significant impact this year. The team operated clinics at Gros Islet Primary School and the Bordelais Correctional Facility, offering free dental care to those in need. With the support of 74 volunteers, including 42 dental professionals and a dedicated leadership team, the project served a total of 993...