In 2007 Raven Maria Blanco, was a normal, healthy, loving child. Her parents took her to the dentist for a routine check-up and cleaning. She never returned home. Instead, under her dentist’s care, Raven’s life slipped away. The medical conditions that led to her death are complex, but this fact remains: when problems developed, the dentist’s office was inadequately prepared to address the crisis.

Those whose lives were touched by this brief burst of joy named Raven were understandably devastated by this loss and experience. In honor of Raven’s memory, her parents and extended family established the Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) a 501 (c) (3) charity with the central objective of raising awareness within the dental profession. The need for better medical emergency preparedness is critical as, sadly, this very lack of preparation which led to Raven’s death is the current state of most dental offices in America. …read more or learn more about Raven.

RMBF, Inc. and Dream Little Dreamers:

Inspire the Nation, Save a Child

 Purchase Guardian Angel “Raven’s Song” here

Guardian Angel

“Raven’s Song”

You can live past this moment
Let my story change your life
There is hope for another
Change the world one at a time
I’ll be here with you always
through the tears there is a smile
Let the thoughts of me be the strength you need
To touch another life

In June, RMBF, Inc. attended the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Annual Session in New York, NY. On the return flight, Mario Blanco had a chance meeting with Grammy Award Winning composer/producer Michael “Magnedo7” Crawford. After sharing Raven’s story with Michael, Mr. Crawford wrote a song with his wife, Shameia, in dedication to Raven.

Guardian Angel “Raven’s Song” was re-recorded by Dream Little Dreamer (DLD), an organization dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the talents of children ages 3 -21. DLD is head up by Alisha “M’Jesitie” Brooks (best known for writing recording artist Rihanna’s hit song Pon De Replay). M’Jestie and her team took RMBF Executive Director, Nicole Cunha’s vision and brought it to a realization that is way beyond anything that could have been expected. Over 25 children participated in the “Inspire a Nation, Save a Child” project. The track, Guardian Angel “Raven’s Song”, written in memory of little Raven Maria Blanco, is dedicated to all of the world’s lost little angels. It is now available to purchase on several music outlets including iTunes:  Purchase Guardian Angel “Raven’s Song” here

The proceeds from the song will go to The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation. RMBF, Inc. will in turn donate 25% of the earnings to a non-profit in support of the Dream Little Dreamer Foundation. A lack of funds dedicated to enhancing the arts in our education system continues to be a problem. Keep our little dreamers dreamin’.

Written by: Shameia Crawford | Purchase Michael & Shameia’s version on iTunes
Original Composer/Producer: Michael “Magnedo7” Crawford | Purchase Michael & Shameia’s version on iTunes
Executive Producer: Alisha “M’Jestie” Brooks
Mixing Engineer: Paul Arnold “The Bodega”
Musical Production: Courtney Beard “The Bodega”
Performed by: Dream Little Dreamer (see artist names below)

Important Downloads

• Top Six Questions a Parent Should Ask Before Taking Child to the Dentist
• Pediatric Dental Care Checklist
• Pediatric Local Anesthesia Checklist
• Pediatric Sedation Checklist

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