Don't forget to Hug A G.I. Today

Today is a day we can all embrace, every March 4th we recognize National Hug A G.I. Day. Around 1944 President Franklin Roosevelt signed a bill that became known as the G.I. Bill; Servicemen’s Readjustment Act. From there, there was no straying away from the initials as Hasbro trademarked their G.I. Joe action figure based off the comic strip in the 60’s.

History of the G.I. initials:

G.I. is a well know term referring to those serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Sometime during World War 1, the initials G.I. referred to soldiers in short for “Government Issue” or “General Issue;” followed by the birth of the G.I. Joe comic strip issued in Yank magazine on June 17, 1942.

#RiOrtho encourages you to participate:

To recognize our brave soldiers, National Hug A G.I. Day was created to show thanks for their dedication and bravery. Do you know a G.I. ? If so, be sure to take a moment to give them a hug and say thank you today! Don’t forget to post a picture & tag us in it if you do! Won’t be able to see the G.I. you know in person? That’s ok! Send him or her a virtual hug via email or text!

It's National Chocolate Cake Day!

Today we can all rejoice because it’s National Chocolate Cake Day. If you’re typically not the type to get excited over random food holidays, today might be a little different because really, who doesn’t love chocolate cake? The smooth creamy dark frosting drizzled over a fluffy, moist rich chocolate cake is appealing to almost every taste bud; and we’re not resisting this dessert today here at #RiOrtho! If you happen to be a fan of chocolate cake, and want to celebrate by baking your own tonight, check out these delicious recipes we found to give your cake a little flare.

Keep reading for your new favorite chocolate cake recipes:

One Bowl Chocolate Cake 

This cake needs no introduction, as it’s been around forever. If you’ve never made it, you’re in for a treat.

Click here for the recipe.


Nutella Chocolate Cake

Do you love chocolate? Do you love nutella? Do you love cake?

If you answered “YES” to all 3 questions above, Nutella Chocolate Cake is for you!

Click here for the recipe.

Don’t miss out on your chance to celebrate chocolate cake, try out one of these recipes tonight! Do you have a yummy recipe to share? Post it below or post it on our Facebook wall!

#DStrong

Hundreds of people gathered together on Misquamicut State Beach last weekend to show support for local Rhode Island boy Dorian Murray.  Dorian is fighting a rare pediatric cancer that is spreading toward his brain, making his treatment ineffective.  To support Dorian, the community learned that his last wish is to become famous.

With the support of the community, Dorian has bee so delighted to have reached thousands and told WBZ-TV last Friday his "newfound name is 'very, very cool." Rhode Island Orthodontic Group recently decided to participate by add a #DStrong shout out post to boost awareness for Dorian.

#DStrong

Check out this video of the 2500-person giant message of love for Dorian Murray, our famous boy from Westerly, RI!

For updates on Dorian, LIKE his facebook page.