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Philippines 2017: Reflections from Team Member Daniel Baird

January 2, 2018 Volunteer Reflections, Missions

by Daniel Baird   To begin with, the opportunity to participate in something “Larger than myself" has always inspired and driven me. M2H embodies that “Larger than Self” altruism. Being able to provide surgical care to people who are in…

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The Philippines 2017: Reflections from Team Member David Jennette

August 22, 2017 Volunteer Reflections, Missions

by David Jennette   Having spent almost 30 years as a surgical assistant, there was little I thought I haven’t seen in an operating room. That thought, and my own impression of mankind changed in February 2017. Training as an assistant in…

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Ecuador 2017: Reflections from Team Member Devin Geelhoed

September 12, 2017 Volunteer Reflections, Missions

by Devin Geelhoed   Okay, here we go. This trip to Ecuador has been extremely fun, rewarding, and eye-opening for me. I was able to do and see so many new things and got to meet many new people. At…

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Ecuador 2017: Reflections from Team Member Colby Bienkowski

September 5, 2017 Volunteer Reflections, Missions

by Colby Bienkowski   Oh my, how to begin? Maybe I should start at the beginning. I met Dr. Glenn at the airport on the day of our departure. Before that, I had just been told about Dr. Glenn through…

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Ecuador 2017: Reflections from Team Member Carla Wittenberg

September 19, 2017 Volunteer Reflections, Missions

Human-Focused  Surgical Care by Carla Wittenberg I've yearned to travel on a surgical mission for years. After training and working in large academic centers and level 1 trauma centers my entire career, I have been curious to see truly how…

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Kind Words from a Partner in Surgical Healing

December 5, 2017 Volunteer Reflections, Missions

We love to hear feedback and encouragement from partners in the field. One such comment came to us from Dr. Jim Sanchez, who works with the "Hospital On Wheels" in the Philippines. Their work is very similar to that of Mission…

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