Baylor College of Dentistry participated in the Spirit of Christmas program for the first time in 1987; 16 years later, the program's still a popular charitable-giving activity at the college. With the holidays just around the corner, BCD is gearing up to help the program meet its goal of making the season a little brighter for children under the care of Dallas County Child Protective Services/Community Partners.

Wish cards will arrive soon; watch the bulletin boards and e-mail messages for your chance to participate. Each card identifies a child's needs and wishes for new toys and clothing.

Sponsored by Bank One, the program is coordinated internally by Lori Dees, administrative assistant I in communications and development. For more information, contact Dees at Ext 8214 or ldees@tambcd.edu.