Published May 15. 2024 02:54PM
by Beverly Springer Special to The Press
Recently Ai Orthodontics of Emmaus spearheaded a drive to provide financial support for Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley.
PCFLV is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Representing PCFLV, Fundraising Manager Tracy Stauffer and Marketing and Communications Coordinator Caley Bittner met with Dr. Aejaaz Issa, DMD and his Ai Orthodontics staff to accept the donation of nearly $50,000.
As stated on the organization’s website, PCFLV provides “ … support at diagnosis, encourage[ment] during treatment, empower[ment] in survivorship, and comfort throughout bereavement.”
PCFLV serves families within a 50-mile radius of its office in Allentown and is not affiliated with any hospital or health organization.
For information on PCFLV, call 484-221-9294 or visit the website at https://www.pcflv.org.
Press Photos by Beverly Springer Dr. Aejaaz A. Issa, DMD, his staff and Dr. Kimberly DeWire, DMD, prepare to present a donation check to the representatives of Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley. ABOVE: Pictured from left to right, back row, are: Cassandra Hale, Jenna Fritz, Cristin McGinty, Savanna Nice, Katie O'Brien and Brittney Bhalloo; front row, Dr. Aejaaz Issa, DMD, Gabriella Budde, Alicia Creyer, Jessica Weiss, Jenna Wright, Amy Shollenberger, Karen Hobson, Emily Sweiter and Dr. Kimberly DeWire, DMD. DeWire is accompanied by her dog Ruby.
Representatives of Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley join Dr. Aejaaz A. Issa, DMD, the staff of Ai Orthodontics and Dr. Kimberly DeWire, DMD for a photograph to commemorate the donation. Pictured are, from left to right, back row, Cassandra Hale, Jenna Fritz, Cristin McGinty, Savanna Nice, Katie O'Brien, and Brittney Bhalloo; front row, Dr. Aejaaz Issa, DMD, PCFLV Fundraising Manager Tracy Stauffer, Gabriella Budde, Alicia Creyer, Jessica Weiss, Jenna Wright, Amy Shollenberger, PCFLV Marketing and Communications Coordinator Caley Bittner, Karen Hobson, Emily Sweiter and Dr. Kimberly DeWire, DMD. Dr. DeWire's dog Ruby also participates in the photo.