A Sweet Success: Dr. Curtis Chan delivers candy and cards to the troops

Dr. Curtis Chan’s 17th annual Candy Buy Back and Card Give Back program brought in 3,003 pounds of candy for the troops this year. In addition to candy, Dr. Chan also collected 3,246 handwritten cards and letters to the troops by children, according to a news release.

Representatives from the U.S. Navy were at Dr. Chan’s office in Del Mar on Nov. 6, and 100 children came in to exchange bags of treats for dollar bills. Each child also left with great prizes, a toothbrush kit to brush away any damage from the Halloween candy and a chance to win a Golden Ticket worth $100. “A sweet congrats to the 4 winners of the Golden Ticket found in Dr. Chan Candy Bar,” the news release stated.

The success of this year’s candy drive has only been possible with the outpouring candy donations from eight local schools, community, and the generous donations from businesses. More importantly were the thousands of handwritten cards and letters for the troops. Dr. Chan and his wife Mae are truly grateful for their amazing community and the support for the troops, the news release stated. Together they were able to deliver the candy and cards to Camp Pendleton Marines, U.S Navy and the USO at Neil Ash Airport Center.

Candy donations are still being accepted at the dental office at 12835 Pointe Del Mar Way, #3, in Del Mar through the month of November as Dr. Chan, Mae and their team head into their annual Toys for Tots toy drive.

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