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Dr. Adamson's dedication to charity and his sense of adventure have lead him on a
total of 7 trips to Central and South America with Kindness in Action.
Kindness in Action was founded in 1993 by Dr. Amil Shapka. Dr. Shapka was a medical
doctor prior to becoming a dentist and serving the community of St. Paul in Northern
Alberta. When a former medical colleague challenged him to come to Honduras to help
with the toothaches they encountered last year, he called upon his staff and fellow
dental classmates to accompany him. After spending 5 grueling days helping Hondurans
who waited in a 5 block long line-up, some who traveled 4 days by foot to reach them,
they saw the need and felt the gratitude of the local people. Kindness in Action
was born.
The organization is now a registered charity and visits 7 different countries, with
over 12 separate dental teams and in 2003 helped 3,648 patients! Dr. Adamson has
been involved since 1997 and gone on 7 different trips:
- 1997 - Honduras, Central America
- 1998 - Honduras, Central America
- 1999 - Guatemala, Central America
- 2000 - Guatemala, Central America
- 2002 - Nicaragua, Central America
- 2003 - Peru, South America
- 2004 - Honduras, Central America Feb 14 - 22
- 2005 - Honduras, Central America
- 2006 - Honduras, Central America
- 2007 - Peru, Western South America
- 2008 - Brazil, South America
- 5 1/4 dentists, 7 dental assistants/hygienists
- 7 helpers, 1 translator
- 361 patients over 4 days.
- 584 extractions
- 281 fillings
- 2 root canals
- 122 cleanings
Since Dr. Adamson and his wife are expecting their first child, Strathcona Dental’s office representative this year will be Lori who will be supporting Kindness in Action for one week in Brazil. This journey shall take place in Mid January. Please check back for pictures.
Please visit their website at www.kindnessinaction.ca for more details.
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