MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids Partner with Delta Dental of Colorado for Second Straight Year

Published on March 25, 2015 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


Beginning Wednesday, March 25, the Colorado Rapids will collaborate with Delta Dental of Colorado for their Sorpresa (surprise) Delta Dental program designed to reach local Hispanic youth.

"Our mission, as a nonprofit company, is to improve the oral health of the communities we serve," said Barbara Springer, Vice-President of Administration. "The Colorado Rapids organization is a great partner to reach out to the youth in our state. Athletic role models supporting good oral health sends a positive message to children in a fun and lively way."

Local elementary schools can apply for a Sorpresa prize package, which will include a Rapids player visit, Rapids mascot appearance, Delta Dental Tooth Fairy appearance, a voucher to a Rapids match as well as Rapids and Delta Dental prize packs.

Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP), another valued partner of the Colorado Rapids, will also be participating in the Sorpresa Program as a supporting sponsor. In collaboration with the Rapids Street Team, RMHP will be providing a supplemental gift in the prize packs.

All elementary school classrooms are eligible to nominate themselves or another group explaining why they should be selected. Submissions are due by Wednesday, April 15, to apply please visit https://www.ksetix.com/rapids/sorpresa-delta-dental/.

The Colorado Rapids and Delta Dental will review all nominations and select five elementary school classrooms that best describe why they should be selected for the Sorpresa visit. The person that submits the nomination form will be notified by a Rapids representative of what prize package each classroom has won. The selected classes will be announced on Monday, April 20.

Delta Dental of Colorado, a nonprofit company, is the state's leading dental benefits company and the only one based in the state of Colorado. Over the past ten years, Delta Dental has given nearly $43 million back to the community in the form of support for its foundation and other community benefit programs.

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