Help Verle get his smile back!

Hi, my name is Verle. I was falsely convicted of a crime I didn't commit and spent the last 23 years in prison. While in prison, I never received dental care and ended up losing most of my teeth. Life is truly blessed for me now that I was released, but my self-esteem is impacted by the quality of my teeth. I have gotten estimates from various sources, and it will cost approximately $17,000 to receive the implants I need to fix my teeth. I am working full-time as an apprentice electrician and living with family trying to transition to a fully independent life. My smile and the quality of my teeth is the one thing that is really impacting my self-esteem. I feel awkward and self-conscious smiling, even though I am so happy and want to smile constantly. I appreciate any size donation anyone is willing to provide. Thank you so much.