Campi Cares Annual Candy Buy-Back
Each year, we proudly host our Annual Candy Buy-Back event as part of our Campi Cares initiative — a longstanding tradition that brings our community together in support of our troops. After Halloween, children are invited to trade in their excess candy for a reward, and all collected treats are then donated to U.S. service members through our trusted partners. It’s a fun and meaningful way to encourage healthy habits, teach kids about giving back, and show appreciation to those who serve our country. The Candy Buy-Back is just one of the many ways Campi Cares connects with the community through kindness, gratitude, and service.
At last year’s Candy Buy Back, Campi Dental proudly collected and boxed up over 85 boxes of candy to send to our troops. This was made possible thanks to the amazing support of our team, volunteers, patients, and community members. Having everyone together with their families was special for the Campi Dental team and all for such an amazing cause.
A big thank you goes out to “Always Supporting Our Military” for providing crafts for the kids and helping to ship over 950 pounds of candy to our troops overseas. Campi Dental was also thrilled to support Kathy
Cunningham of Team Shamrock by donating to the incredible Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
“The Candy Buy-Back event was a beautiful day filled with giving, kindness, and generosity – a true reflection of the close-knit community that Campi Dental has been proud to be a part of for the past 91
years,” said Karen Campi, VP of Marketing and Community Affairs at Campi Dental. “Hosting annual initiatives like this is a way for the practice to show our deep gratitude for the unwavering support we
have received from the local community.”
As one of Campi Dental’s Campi Cares programs, the Candy Buy-Back event provides tremendous benefits to several important groups. First and foremost, it supports our brave troops overseas by sending them a sweet
taste of home. The event also raises funds and awareness for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and promotes healthy choices by encouraging families to reduce their post-Halloween sugar intake.
“The Candy Buy-Back perfectly embodies the spirit of Campi Cares—Caring, Culture, and Community—with a delightful touch of sweetness,” said Debra Rizzi, a patient and president of Rizco. “It was inspiring to see people of all ages, spanning over seven decades, come together to donate for a meaningful cause, supporting our troops through Team Shamrock and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Watching the pyramid of candy boxes grow throughout the morning added to the excitement and sense of community.”
Campi Dental’s inspiration for this annual event comes from its long-standing commitment to community service and supporting important causes. Whether it’s educating local youth, providing oral cancer screenings,
or collecting supplies for those in need, Campi Dental is dedicated to making a positive impact on their community year-round.
