Page 2 - link magazine

2 The Lin k M agazine • September 2006 Your free clac • - s
Swindon offers lifeline to Belarus children
When Sasha Yezhenkova and Nastya Krent entered Brendon Ball's dental surgery in Freshbrook their lips were tight shut, both were pale
with worry, no way were they going to let anybody examine their teeth.
But gentle words of reassurance Chernobyl Childrens' Lifeline Nastya the chance
in Russian from dental nurse Elena which organises respite visits for to visit, and also set
Sinclair persuaded the children to children living in the shadow of up a Swindon
open up a little. By the end of the the Chernobyl nuclear power sta- branch of Cherno-
session the youngsters had relaxed tion which blew up in 1986 spew- byl Childrens' Life-
- in so far that any child who has ing radiation over a wide area. line. In just two
never been to the dentist can. Un- Doctors in Belarus say the four months 12 families
fortunately Brendon said he would weeks away from the radiation have come forward ,
have to do some major work to zone can boost a child's immune to host children
stem decay. system by up to two years. Sadly next February. ,
Sasha is the 13 year old sister of Kristina was diagnosed with a ma- After reading -
Kristrina Yezhenkova who came lignant mole and returned to Virginia's article in
to stay with Haydon Wick's Belarus for an operation. The last the July Link,
McGiffin family in May. She came report is that she also has prob- Brendon, who has
with the West Wilts branch of lems in her lymph nodes. close links with
r1 Not only are the dental services in
McGiffins helping the Cherkassy re-
Kristina's family, gion of Ukraine, A hug fire Brcudon and Elena from Nastya at Freshbrook
dental practice. Front, Sasha and Virginia McGiffin
they decided to give close to Chernobyl,
older sister Sasha offered to check the children's teeth "We are very grateful to Brendon
and her friend without charge. He said, "the chil- and Specsavers, and all the people
dren were petrified when they ar- who are helping to build
Fine children from rived;Iimaginetheyhaveahorror Chernobyl Childrens' Lifeline in
Belarus were guests of of dentists, because, unless you Swindon."
tire Swindon Robins on
can pay, procedures are routinely If you can sponsor a child, con-
17August toruecttheir
carried out without pain killers." tact Gin McGiffin on 07753 662891
Russian star Ream
The girls were also checked over or mail: [email protected]
Wa
Watching
f u ro . v
Ga
Resat prepare his bikr by Specsavers who supplied http://swindon.ccll.org.uk
Nastya with glassesfreeofcharge. • Bridlewood Primary School
from left, Natalia
Staneler'ich, Nastrtn Virginia said the girls live in a raised £165 for CCL from a non-
Krent, Sasha Yczhcn- remote village and come from poor uniform day at the end of term and
koza, Kahla arid families who live in wooden huts a sponsored bike ride in the rain on
Dennis Shashkora without running water or heating. 13 August raised over £1 ,200.
t }97
^

West Swindon

District Centre 74f

Always Low Prices

Good Quality Food

FREE 2007

Year of the Boar • Comprehensive range of quality PVC-U Windows, Doors & Conservatories
• A wide choice of finishes available -
Brilliant White PVC-U, luxurious Mahogany,
Magnetic Memo rich Golden Oak and warm Rosewood or
a combination of these finishes
Calendar with Pen • Superb installation by experienced
craftsmen
Available to customers from December • 10 year Insurance Backed Guarantee
(while stocks last) Visit our showroom: windows' doors conservatories
OPEN Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Sat 8am - 12 Noon FENSai
Unit 7, Great Western Trade Park, Great Western Way, Swindon SN2 2DJ
fax: 01793 495195 www.kingfisher-conservatories.co.uk
1F