Mont. community helps blind woman get dental work

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Nov 20, 2009 at 9:02 AM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2009 at 9:02 AM MDT

MISSOULA - Two weeks ago, 33-year-old Heather Stone was raking leaves to raise enough money for her first trip to a dentist in 12 years.

It's a much needed trip, the Missoula resident has nine cavities and five teeth that need to be pulled. But she also is blind and has autism, and the autism makes a trip to the dentist much more traumatic than it is for the average person. She'll need to be hospitalized and sedated, at a total cost of $12,000.

The Missoulian newspaper wrote an article about her effort to raise enough money for the dental work earlier this month. That prompted an outpouring of support from the community, and now Stone has about $6,000 raised. Stone's friend Treva Bittinger says she's thrilled by the help.

Friday, Nov 20 at 9:36 AM Slykitty wrote ...

That's great they have raised $6,000. Now I would like to make a suggestion and find a dentist who is willing to donate the other $6,000 and use it for a tax write off. This can be done. I hope it all works out for you Heather! =)

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