 On Saturday, May 31, Foundation friends and supporters gathered for the Annual Brunch during the NYSDA House of Delegates meeting. This year’s event spotlighted the dental provider’s role in the prevention of HPV-related cancers. Foundation Trustee Dr. Liz Kapral spoke about some of the work being done to raise awareness about the importance of HPV vaccination in New York State, including the Foundation's "9 to Thrive" HPV prevention campaign, featuring continuing education for the dental community and an HPV prevention toolkit. Oral cancer survivor Mandy Hughes delivered a moving and courageous keynote address that left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance, reminding attendees that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a future worth protecting.  A highlight of the morning was a special surprise tribute to Dr. Maria Maranga, who was honored for her 12 years of dedicated service to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. In recognition of her leadership and unwavering commitment to veterans' initiatives both statewide and nationally as Chair of the ADA Foundation's Give Vets a Smile program, Dr. Maranga was presented with an American flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in her honor.
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, dedicated trustees, and supporters, the event raised over $40,000 in vital funds to support the Foundation’s oral health initiatives. The Foundation will bring the 9 to Thrive: HPV Vaccination for Cancer Prevention course to the Greater New York Dental Meeting on Sunday, November 30 and to Rochester on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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