I want to give a great big KAIT salute to Arkansas State University Alumnus Neil Griffin. Griffin returned to ASU to establish a 5 million dollar scholarship endowment fund. Griffin said he wanted to establish the Griffin Scholars Endowment Fund because he believes education is a cornerstone for the opportunities available to young people. Griffin said he's passionate about helping those who may not be able to afford it. The 1948 ASU graduate made his money in accounting and banking and it's clear to me he had a lot of choices when it came to investing his money. The fact he remembered his alma mater after all these years says a lot about Griffin's character and serves as a good lesson for all of us. Mr. Griffin said quote, "I'm sorry that I'm so late getting here in my life, but I'm glad to be a part of it." Mr. Neil Griffin, it was not late for us. Thank you for making this fund possible for future ASU students and in turn making this a Better Region 8.
In Arkansas, 61 percent of children under the age of 9 already have tooth decay. In Arkansas, 29 percent of adults 65 and older have lost all their teeth. That's according to the Arkansas Department of Health. Access to prevention and treatment is limited. That's why you need to know about a big event coming up this Friday and Saturday. If you or someone you know is in need of dental care, you can get it this weekend at the ASU Convocation Center. That's where the Arkansas Mission of Mercy will provide free basic dental care to adults and children. It's a free two day, 100 chair dental clinic. Hundreds of dental volunteers will take part in the clinic. The free dental care will be provided to adults and children of all ages on a first-come, first-serve basis. Doors open at 6 a-m on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th at the Convo. It's volunteers like the folks with Arkansas Mission of Mercy that make this a Better Region 8.
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