GSDM’s Asian Dental Student Organization Gives Thanks with Area Youth Organization
On behalf of the Asian Dental Student Organization (ADSO), three DMD students, Tam Nguyen DMD ‘13, Andrew Pham DMD ‘15, and Jason Pan DMD ‘14, helped celebrate Thanksgiving with youth members of the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC).The event, held prior to Thanksgiving Day on November 22, attracted about 35 youth members between the ages of 11 and 17, and ten other volunteers. The DMD students pitched in to help take photos for the BCNC youth group bulletin board, assist with a scavenger hunt activity, and serve Thanksgiving dinner.
“The youth members were very enthusiastic and excited about Thanksgiving break, spending time with each other, and enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving meal,” said Nguyen, ADSO Treasurer. “Many students also gave thanks and spoke about what they were thankful for this year. We wanted to get involved with BCNC because we wanted to get involved with the Asian-American community in Boston, and thought this event would be a good way to learn more about BCNC and its events and members.”
Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter added,“It is wonderful to see the students of the ASDO serving the local community in this fashion. I am very proud of Tam, Andrew, and Jason for their volunteer efforts and desire to make Thanksgiving special for the youth members of BCNC.”