Community college raises board review funds for all 19 students with successful fundraiser

RDH Magazine Podcast

Funds raised! 19 dental hygiene students raise board review funds

May 5, 2025

If you've ever considered a fundraiser, this is the podcast for you. These dental hygiene students share the success of their recent Cash Bash.

Amanda Kundrod, MA, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

, MA, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

Maddie Blythe

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH

, Chief Editor, RDH magazine

I had the opportunity to chat with Amanda Kundrod and Maddie Blythe about their hugely successful fundraising event to send the Westmoreland County Community College dental hygiene students to their board review.

Under the guidance of Amanda, their student advisor, Maddie worked with her fellow classmates and future dental hygienists to throw a Cash Bash fundraiser. They discussed many possible options and determined this would be the most successful for several reasons.

The result? Huge community support and enough money raised to send all 19 students to their board review.

They discuss all they did for the event, including what a Cash Bash is and why they chose it. They hope to encourage other dental hygiene advisors and students to think about doing something similar. It’s well worth the effort in many respects.

Watch for an article with photos about the event in RDH magazine.

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About the Author

Amanda Kundrod, MA, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA | MA, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

Amanda is an assistant professor and director of clinical services at Westmoreland County Community College. With 21 years of clinical experience and 15 years of faculty experience, she brings extensive expertise to her role. Amanda serves as a student advisor to the ADHA and is a member of the ADHA and ADEA. Her work empowers students to excel in their professional journey and embrace lifelong learning.

About the Author

Maddie Blythe

Maddie is a dental hygiene student at Westmoreland County Community College, Class of 2025. As an aspiring RDH, she brings enthusiasm and a strong passion for advancing the profession. Maddie serves as the public relations class pfficer and is an active member of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association. She’s a passionate advocate for the dental hygiene community, sharing valuable insights and information through her social media platform, TeethbyMaddie.

About the Author

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH | Chief Editor, RDH magazine

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDH magazine, she strives to remain a proactive personality in the continual advancement of the profession. She has been defined as a motivated trendsetter and dependable colleague and is inspired by her true passion of helping others to achieve their personal goals.