In 2007 Raven Maria Blanco, was a normal, healthy, loving child. Her parents took her to the dentist for a routine check-up and cleaning. She never returned home. Instead, under her dentist’s care, Raven’s life slipped away. The medical conditions that led to her death are complex, but this fact remains: when problems developed, the dentist’s office was inadequately prepared to address the crisis.

In honor of Raven’s memory, her parents and extended family established the Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) a 501 (c) (3) charity with the central objective of advocating for medical emergency preparedness (MEP) in the dental office. The need for better MEP is critical as, sadly, this very lack of preparation which led to Raven’s death is the current state of most dental offices in America. …read more or learn more about Raven.

---

MetLife, IMEP and the Raven Maria Blanco Foundation Working Together to Make Your Office Safer

Every practicing U.S. dentist will face approximately eight potentially life-threatening medical emergencies in their offices every 10 years (i.e., approx. 150,000 in the U.S. every year). Source: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Website
Read more. L0612263021[exp0613][All States][DC]

---

RMBF, Inc. and Dream Little Dreamers:

Inspire the Nation, Save a Child

Guardian Angel

“Raven’s Song”

You can live past this moment
Let my story change your life
There is hope for another
Change the world one at a time
I’ll be here with you always
through the tears there is a smile
Let the thoughts of me be the strength you need
To touch another life

In June of 2011, RMBF, Inc. attended the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Annual Session in New York, NY. On the return flight, Mario Blanco had a chance meeting with Grammy Award Winning composer/producer . After sharing Raven’s story with wrote a song with his wife, Shameia, in dedication to Raven. Read more.

---

Sterling Silver “Raven’s Angel Wing” necklace designed & handmade by Christy Lucius in her Chicago studio.

50% of each purchase will be donated to RMBF’s 5000 – in – 5 Campaign. (More info!)

Finley Boyle's Story
Make a Donation For Finley Boyle


Donations made through the button below will benefit RMBF. Please use the link above to donate direclty to Finley Boyle's Fund ♥