Friday, June 23, 2006
Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. said Friday the emergency dental needs for tens of thousands of aged, blind and disabled Utahans' must be taken care of this year after all, even though he has yet to safe all of the private donations wanted to cover the cost.
The governor learned Thursday an individual was eager to add half of the $2 million desirable to fund the program for Utahans' on Medicaid - but only if Huntsman can lift the rest from other sources.
"We're going to find a way to do it," the governor said. "I'm very optimistic."
Huntsman said that above the next week or so, he's planning to ask for financial help from dentists eager to contribute their services as well as charitable foundations and the religious community to raise the remaining $1 million.
He refuses to name the person who has already come forward, recognize the person only as "a philanthropist in our community." The governor said the donor is not a member of the Huntsman family, which is also recognized for its philanthropy.
The governor learned Thursday an individual was eager to add half of the $2 million desirable to fund the program for Utahans' on Medicaid - but only if Huntsman can lift the rest from other sources.
"We're going to find a way to do it," the governor said. "I'm very optimistic."
Huntsman said that above the next week or so, he's planning to ask for financial help from dentists eager to contribute their services as well as charitable foundations and the religious community to raise the remaining $1 million.
He refuses to name the person who has already come forward, recognize the person only as "a philanthropist in our community." The governor said the donor is not a member of the Huntsman family, which is also recognized for its philanthropy.
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