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Candy buy-back helps U.S. troops

By Community Member | October 10, 2013 11:25 am

The fifth annual Halloween Candy Buy Back is redefining the meaning “sweet deal” for one area dentist. This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Dr. Vicki L. Tibbs and receive $1 per pound of candy donaed up to $5.

Candy donations, notes of gratitude from kids to the troops, and toothbrushes are then being sent to armed forces overseas via Operation Gratitude.

“Kids can still have all the fun of trick-or-treating, and feel great about supporting our troops overseas,” said Dr. Tibbs, adding that this year the emphasis is on toothbrushes.

Candy is being collected at Dr. Tibbs’ office in Brianwood Business Park, 2700 Pocahontas Trail, Quinton, on Nov. 1, 4-6 p.m.Candy must be unopened.

For more information, call 932-4537 or go online at www.quintondental.com.