Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2020

45 www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com new implant.” The positive reaction from the community spurred the employees of COAFS to create more ways to give back. The practice teamed up with renowned author and life coach Kim Johnson to host a webinar series. The director team shifted all marketing efforts toward finding ways that would promote local philanthropy and help those most isolated. These efforts included the creation of “Adopt a Senior.” Teaming up with Sandpiper Senior Living, COAFS delivered essential items to seniors who were homebound or going through a difficult time. Many community seniors felt the negative effects of the virus and its necessary isolation. One of the enduring stories encountered was that of Jay and Liz. Jay’s wife Liz was in hospice, and, because of the coronavirus, he was not allowed to visit her. They missed each other terribly, and the staff hoped they would be reunited. COAFS and “Adopt a Senior” helped Jay not feel so alone during that time. A basket of quarantine goodies — word puzzles, snacks, soap, socks and more — lifted his spirits. Happily, Jay and Liz celebrated 65 years of marriage the week after a visit could be permitted. The staff also ran a canned food drive for the East Cooper Community Outreach Center and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, delivering more than 250 items to local food banks. They also collected and delivered pet supplies to local animal shelters. Additionally, the surgeons delivered material to create first- responder masks to the Thrive Charleston Mask Force and arranged to provide lunch at Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant. They made it a priority to thank every ER doctor, nurse, administrative member, cleaning crew member and anyone else who bravely served. In a time when so many businesses could be reactive, Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery chose to be proactive and go above and beyond in remarkable fashion. feature For more information about Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery, call 843-762-9028, or visit them online at www.COAFS.com .