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C3 Metals and Nine Miles of Smiles Partner to Bring Dental and Educational Oral Hygiene Outreach to Bellas Gate, Jamaica
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2025) - C3 Metals Inc. (TSXV: CCCM) is pleased t...
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[{"type":"text","content":"C3 Metals and Nine Miles of Smiles Partner to Bring Dental and Educational Oral Hygiene Outreach to Bellas Gate, JamaicaToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2025) - C3 Metals Inc. (TSXV: CCCM) is pleased to announce the successful partnership with Nine Miles of Smiles (\"NMS\") to deliver critical dental care and oral hygiene educational programs to the Bellas Gate community in rural Jamaica. This initiative was generously supported by a grant from the RCF Foundation and exemplifies C3 Metals' commitment to building meaningful partnerships and contributing to the long-term, sustainable wellbeing of the communities in which the Company operates.The outreach program reflects C3 Metals' vision of creating lasting value beyond its exploration activities, with a focus on empowering local communities through sustainable opportunities and partnerships that will endure.Supporting Health and Wellness in Bellas Gate, JamaicaAs part of its exploration initiatives in Bellas Gate, Jamaica, C3 Metals identified a need for improved access to dental care and community health resources. In response, the Company applied for and received a grant from the RCF Foundation. With the financial support from the RCF Foundation, C3 Metals partnered with NMS, a 100% volunteer-run and registered Canadian non-profit charity, to organize a mobile dental clinic. The initiative provided essential dental care to a total of 175 people in the rural communities nearest to where C3 Metals conducts its mineral exploration activities.The clinic's achievements included:Blood pressure, blood sugar and oral cancer screenings.31 on-site tooth extractions.50 cleanings performed by the NMS team and local dental professionals.Distribution of 175+ toothbrushes and hygiene kits, locally sourced to support the Jamaican economy.Education of oral hygiene and awareness of Bellas Gate primary school students through Oral Health Promoter and Sugar Science Fair programs.89 dental screenings and application of preventive fluoride where 74% of school children had visible decay requiring further treatment.Active engagement from the C3 Metals' team, who assisted with on-the-ground logistics and patient support.Dan Symons, President and CEO stated, \"Our exploration work in Bellas Gate goes hand in hand with our commitment to leaving a positive, long-lasting legacy in the comm...