Rothman Family Chiropractic, 1871 W. Woolbright Road, celebrated its 11th anniversary with a Christmas in July School Supply Fundraiser, benefiting The Caridad Center, that began July 1 and continued throughout the entire month.

Nicole Rothman offered a complete initial evaluation for $11 all month long for all new patients in exchange for three new school supply items.

This visit is typically valued up to $275, Rothman said.

In addition to the discount, Rothman said on July 15 she offered free chiropractic adjustments to people of any age who live in the local community in exchange for five new school supply items or an $11 donation.

Rothman said about 100 total people stopped in during the month and that she filled a backroom at the facility with supplies collected, including pens, pencils, backpacks and glue.

In addition, she said the business received $375 in checks from residents who just wanted to donate money, not supplies.

The Caridad Center is in desperate need of school supplies for the upcoming school year, she said.

The Caridad Center, 8645 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., provides free medical and dental care to a large population of agricultural workers, laborers and the working poor of Palm Beach County through volunteer work. The center also provides school supplies to children who cannot otherwise afford them.

Megan Doney, special events director for the Caridad, said with the economy, more and more people are coming into the Caridad looking for financial or medical help.

The supply drive will go to help the center help more than 1,000 children who otherwise would no school supplies.

Rothman Family Chiropractic will also have free backpack safety tips for anyone who comes in during the month of August.

Rothman said the idea behind the backpack tips are to prevent children from hurting themselves by overloading backpacks or carrying them the wrong way.

For information, call 561-740-2340 or visit www.DrNicole.com.

Mike Rothman can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com. He is not in any way related to the subject in this story.