Oakridge dentist Wilson Kwong is putting a call out for children to bring their Halloween candy to his office in exchange for cold, hard cash. Dr. Kwong will pay kids $1 per pound of candy brought into his office between Nov. 1 and 8. Kwong says, "Halloween is great fun for both kids and adults alike, but we dentists often find the amount of candy and sweets consumed to be a little scary." He adds exchanging candy for money means children can buy something healthier to enjoy. Kwong's office will then send the candy to Canadian Forces members serving overseas in Afghanistan-providing them with a taste of home. He notes this sort of Halloween candy buyback has been going on in the United States for several years. "Our troops are away from home and involved in some scary situations," says Kwong. "I hope that receiving a gift of candy and treats donated by Canadian children will help lift their spirits and remind them of the comforts of home."
