27 Oct 2012

USA - Private donors commit $1.35 million toward fluoride start-up costs in Wichita

Private donors commit $1.35 million toward fluoride start-up costs in Wichita By Fred Mann Wichita Eagle Published Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at 4:44 p.m. The pro-fluoride group Wichitans for Healthy Teeth said Friday it has received commitments from private donors for $1.35 million for start-up costs of adding fluoride to Wichita’s water supply should voters approve that measure on Nov. 6. That‘s a little more than halfway toward the group’s goal of covering most, if not all, of the city’s estimated $2.3 million fluoridation start-up costs with private funds, said Kim Moore, president of the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. “These are private contributions that will offset costs to taxpayers,” Moore said. “We are pleased that several generous funders have stepped forward to demonstrate a commitment to the health of Wichitans, and especially happy that Wichitans are that much closer to realizing the oral health benefits and cost savings that come from community water fluoridation.” Moore wouldn’t disclose the names of the donors who have made commitments....

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