Vancouver Island fundraising icon Frankie Edroff is showing off a new set of teeth thanks in large part to support from the community.
Edroff suffered from medical challenges due to a medical disorder, and the harsh medications he takes were causing his teeth to basically crumble, making him even sicker.
Unsure how to pay, Edroff, who previously raised more than $1 million for others, asked the community for help.The family’s GoFundMe page raised more than $13,000, which ended up being enough to pay for the surgery and regular dentures. He said he’s had to really get used to the dentures, having to re-learn how to speak, eat and drink with them.
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