Dr's. Stan and Audrey’s initial outreach was to Sderot, Israel in the fall of 2005 (see video, right). Sderot is a small town which borders the Gaza Strip in southern Israel. Kassam rockets launched into Sderot by Palestinian militants not only kill and maim but also create fear and terror. The children are especially affected. When asked what they needed most, their simple reply was,“hope”. Bridges for Smiles was a vessel of hope as they treated eighty-five children in just a few days.
In the fall of 2007, Bridges for Smiles opened a dental clinic in Beit She'an, Israel. The need for dentistry and dental knowledge is still a great need in Israel, as it is a medical need not met through government funding and often something that is not affordable for many families.
It is the Crawford’s prayer that dentists and others who feel called by God to this most holy work would join Bridges for Smiles in our effort. We would like to ask that you please prayerfully consider how you might help support this outreach and the ministry of Bridges for Smiles.