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Upcoming Volunteers

Mishel Muzychuk, PA

is returning to Ukraine

I am looking forward to returning to Ukraine in June. The stories of resilience and suffering I encountered on my previous trip left a lasting impact on me, and I am committed to continuing to help provide medical care to those in need.

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Aziza Alam, MD

is going to Ukraine

My insights and values were established early in life. I am grateful to my parents, the mothers and sisters at my school, St Francis Xavier’s Convent, for shaping the foundation of who I am. As a young child, I remember my grandmother, Nani, a powerful and distinguished woman, would leave the house and walk through impoverished areas, engaging with the community and distributing small gifts, fruits, soaps, postage stamps, all from her fabric shoulder bag. Nani also founded a girls’ school in her village home. Years later, our gifted Mom, a schoolteacher, took my sister and me with ‘gumboots’ to homes on narrow muddy lanes. She taught the women there to sew, knit, and do embroidery. She distributed pencils and paper. My exposure to a world of need set me on a path to travel all over the world to help. I visited disaster sites and saw the best of humanity, always returning home enriched. At the start of the conflict in Ukraine, I tried to visit but was unable. Instead, I went to Texas to help at the border. The first town I came across was Odessa, and I felt a wave of guilt and sadness! 
 
I am grateful for the opportunity to deploy to Ukraine in June. If conditions permit, I hope to visit the real Odesa, completing the circle I hope to close. My journey, shaped by generations, has led me to a path to continue my passions. It is a legacy, purpose, and hope in action. 

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Eileen Flynn, Volunteer

is going to Ukraine

In March 2024, I went to Ukraine with Global Care Force and fell in love with the Ukrainian people. It was amazing to see their heart and compassion, considering what they are going through. I returned in October to continue the work I started in March and help in whatever capacity I can. If our presence there can provide some hope and relief to people who are exhausted, I want to be part of that team.

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Robert Downs, PA

is returning to Ukraine

I am looking forward to returning to Ukraine to provide primary care to those in need. When I served with the Mobile Medical Team on my previous missions, I was impressed by the resiliency of the Ukrainians and the medical needs being met by Global Care Force. Many are displaced, others without running water and electricity in some villages, but they continue on with their daily lives. I also learned much about their long and rich cultural history as an independent country. I will be honored and thankful to return and apply my skills to help support them in their time of need.

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Margaret Heller, PA

is going to Ukraine

I’m so excited for the opportunity to join a medical team providing health care in Ukraine this summer. I see it as an opportunity to use my health care training where it can make a real difference. Hopefully, my small gesture will be a positive light in someone’s world, and I know the experience will stay with me forever.

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Stephen Kineke, MD and Ann Schwanda, RN

are going to Jordan

Since GCF’s initial mission to Ukraine, we have been blessed with the opportunity to care for people in Ukraine, El Paso and Egypt. We are excited to continue providing medical care through GCF in Jordan. In each clinic we’ve worked, the patients’ ability to be hopeful and positive despite the hardships faced, has inspired us to want to continually return and volunteer.

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Roxanne Jones, RN

is going to Jordan

Serving those in need is my “heart work,” my calling. Wherever my two feet take me is my “mission field.” I am grateful that I have been provided with the education and the desire to serve. This combination of education and service blend well for caring for those who suffer from health disparities.

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Frank DiPelesi, Volunteer

is going to Jordan

From the moment I learned about the immense suffering and desperation of refugees fleeing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. I felt a deep-seated desire to help alleviate some of that pain. With a background in mental health and trauma-informed services, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to join one of Global Care Force’s dedicated Primary Care Teams. In June, we will be traveling to Jordan to provide care for the refugees there. I consider it a privilege to serve and hope to make even a small difference in their lives.

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Guy and Marilynn Fiocco, MD

are going to Jordan

Providers working with Global Care Force have sometimes described the experience as transformative. For us, as retired physicians, our experiences in Ukraine and the Southern Border with GCF have allowed us to renew the ideals of service that launched our careers as physicians. While volunteering, we are entrusted with a message of hope as well as the opportunity to use medical skills in providing compassionate care to patients who humble us with their patience and resilience. We have appreciated the camaraderie of the GCF groups, and are excited to work with our Jordan colleagues and translators in the well-organized mission of GCF.

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Joan Braun, RN

is going to Ukraine

I am both very excited and very grateful to be a volunteer with Global Care Force. As a Registered Nurse, I wish to care for the Ukrainian people, doing my very best to help relieve their pain, both physically and psychologically. As a human being, I wish to convey to the men, women, and children that I will meet how much I admire their strength and endurance and to let them know how much they mean to me and that I care.

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John Maroney, MD

is going to Ukraine

After volunteering in Warsaw two years ago and attending to displaced community members from eastern Ukraine who were housed in large warehouses. I had the opportunity to visit Bucha, Irpin, and Kiev. Anyone so privileged to share those two experiences with Ukrainians would come home already trying to find a way to return. I am humbled by the prospect of this trip with Global Care Force.

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Amy Hansen, PA

is going to Ukraine

Ukraine holds a special place in Amy Hansen’s heart. She lived there as a teenager and has returned twice as a medical volunteer. Now, she’s excited to serve once again, this time with Global Care Force, providing provide primary care to Ukrainians affected by the war.

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Joel Ryan, RN

is going to Ukraine

“The soul of nursing,” I was once told, “is to find the dear neighbor’s need, and meet it.”

On July 5th, I will be leaving to help meet the primary care needs of our far-away neighbors in Ukraine. Global Care Force’s Mobile Medical Team is an opportunity to make a real difference in the daily lives of people affected by the ongoing war, as well as learn more about the delivery of primary care in austere environments.

Working with limited resources and infrastructure in non-traditional settings, they truly embody my philosophy: the most important resources in delivering healthcare are passionate, caring people who accept the mission as their own. I cannot wait to join the team!

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Angie Whaley, RN

is returning to Ukraine

I am excited to return to Ukraine for the third time in October. I have been honored to meet and work with some amazing people. I enjoy learning more about the Ukrainian people each trip I am a part of. I am impressed by how the clinics are organized and the resolve of the people that we meet. The team in Ukraine have become like family and I am thankful for each experience that I have to serve alongside them.

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Riley Tait, RN

is going to Ukraine

I became a nurse to help others. To help the people of Ukraine would be my honor, and I can think of no greater calling. I’m thrilled to be of service.   

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Matt Stankus, MD

is going to Ukraine

My experiences in Iraq and Syria profoundly shaped who I am. They solidified my life’s purpose: to serve others wherever I’m needed most. In conflict zones, I saw undue suffering and communities surviving without basic medical care, and I realized that healing, not just protecting, was my calling. Those moments moved me beyond words and set me on the path to becoming a global health physician.

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Matt Stankus, MD

is returning to Ukraine

I will return to Ukraine in December with the Mobile Medical Team to continue serving the Ukrainian people. My experiences in Iraq and Syria profoundly shaped who I am. They solidified my life’s purpose: to serve others wherever I’m needed most. In conflict zones, I saw undue suffering and communities surviving without basic medical care, and I realized that healing, not just protecting, was my calling. Those moments moved me beyond words and set me on the path to becoming a global health physician.

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Volunteers Who Have Served

Roxanne Jones, RN

served in Ukraine

Serving those in need is my “heart work,” my calling. Wherever my two feet take me is my “mission field.” I am grateful that I have been provided with the education and the desire to serve. This combination of education and service blend well for caring for those who suffer from health disparities.

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Jimmy Williams, RN

served in Ukraine

My name is Jimmy Williams, and I’m an RN with almost twenty years of healthcare experience, most of my nursing experience being in critical care. Throughout my career, there has only been one driving force: the desire to help others. I have followed the Ukrainian war response for the past few years and have tried many ways to help from afar including fundraising, clothing drives, book drives, protests, etc. However, as our leadership continues to stir fear and hateful rhetoric about the Ukrainian people, the desire to do more has burned hotter and hotter. Finally, I felt the best way to give back was to take my time and education and put it to use where it’s most needed: within the Ukrainian borders. I was happy to partner with Global Care Force for this amazing opportunity.

Global Care Force is committed to helping our partners in Ukraine. Global Care Force sends primary care teams, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, trauma care specialists, and non-medical volunteers to communities in Ukraine.

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Jeremy Jones, MD

served in Ukraine

I was honored to join Global Care Force in the Ukraine to help those who have been displaced by war and now lack access to basic medical care. I am impressed with the efficiency and clarity of mission of Global Care Force. I was personally excited about reconnecting with my sense of purpose as a physician by using my skills and training to assist those in need.

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Stephen Kineke, MD and Ann Schwanda, RN

served in Ukraine

Ann and Steve were asked to fill in for the May Ukrainian Mission and we agreed without hesitation. This was our 3rd and 4th trips to work with our Ukrainian friends. These clinics are particularly important to us because we want the Ukrainian people and fellow clinical staff members to know that they have not been forgotten and they full-heartedly support them.

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Lauren Seaman, Volunteer

served in Ukraine

Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a commitment to service, whether advancing democratic governance, supporting vulnerable communities, or leading initiatives that strengthen systems and institutions in complex environments. Volunteering with Global Care Force in Ukraine was a continuation of that calling. 
 
This deployment offers a chance to stand alongside those delivering essential primary care in challenging conditions. While I don’t come from a clinical background, I bring years of experience in international development, humanitarian response, and working directly with local partners and communities. My role is to provide practical support, whether through logistics, coordination, or being a reliable presence where needed. 
 
Global Care Force is making a tangible impact in Ukraine, and I was grateful for the opportunity to contribute to that mission.

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Gail Hacker, MD

served in Ukraine

I was honored to return to Ukraine with GCF in April to provide care for the wonderful Ukrainian people who have been victims of an unjustified invasion. Seeing the stoic faces, hearing the stories, and experiencing smiles, hugs, and tears is beyond description. Especially now, the Ukrainian people need to know that there are Americans who care about them as fellow human beings.

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Robert Downs, PA

served in Ukraine

I was blessed to return to Ukraine to provide primary care to those in need. When I served with the Mobile Medical Team in two previous missions, I was impressed by the resiliency of the Ukrainians and the medical needs being met by Global Care Force. Many are displaced, others without running water and electricity in some villages, but they continue on with their daily lives. I also learned much about their long and rich cultural history as an independent country. I will be honored and thankful to return and apply my skills to help support them in their time of need.

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Leanna Stoufer, Volunteer

served in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine continues to affect people there every day. I was happy to return in April to continue providing trauma support and care. Being part of the team providing care in areas where services are nonexistent fills my heart. Seeing the courage, resourcefulness, strength and compassion of both patients and teammates is humbling and powerful. I know that being of service in this way makes a difference, and I very much want to continue being part of this! 

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Gwendolyn Szeligo, RN

served in Ukraine

Traveling and volunteer nursing have been my passions ever since I began studying the art of medicine. I want to do what I can to be of use and aid others. I am excited to work with Global Care Force because I believe it will open even more doors for me to reach out and try to use nursing to help people.

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Thomas Martin, MD

served in Ukraine

I look forward to serving in the Ukraine so that I can be a contributing member to my team, live a balanced life and make a difference. I am grateful for the opportunity to use my decades of experience in medicine to help those in need.

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Chris Adamson, MD

served in Ukraine

I have served on several medical missions before and those experiences changed me in profound ways that have enriched my life. I look forward to volunteering with Global Care Force and am grateful for the opportunity to support the people of Ukraine through the donation of my medical skills.

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Margaret Amos, RN

served in Ukraine

I’m looking forward to offering not just medical care, but also encouragement and support to those going through difficult experiences in Ukraine. While our individual efforts may seem small, I believe they can multiply and contribute to a larger movement that makes a meaningful difference and improves lives.

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Laura Ruble, MD

served in Ukraine

Global Care Force has the experience and infrastructure to provide me with a safe and effective volunteering experience in Ukraine. I am confident that together, we can help people in these Ukrainian communities get the healthcare they need in difficult times.

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Caleb Reynolds, Volunteer, and Lisa Reynolds, RN

served in Ukraine

We have participated in short-term mission trips to Eastern Europe in the past and fell in love with the people there. Because of family circumstances, we have not been able to return to this part of the world for some time. We are excited about this opportunity to again connect with our neighbors on the other side of the globe!

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Tyler King, RN

served in Ukraine

As a nurse, I am passionate about providing quality care to people in need. Witnessing the current events in Ukraine breaks my heart for the people there, so after learning about GCF and their work to help bring needed medical services to the Ukrainian people, I was eager to get involved. I look forward to serving the people of Ukraine through my professional skills as a registered nurse and am grateful for the opportunity to use what I love to aid those in need.

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Robert Schneider, DO

served in Ukraine

I am volunteering to provide care for hurting and scared people in a war-torn country. With Global Care Force, we will go where nobody else wants to go and provide care that no one else is providing.

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Richard Randolph, MD

served in Ukraine

Throughout my time in the developing world, I have often worked in conflict and post-conflict zones, and the suffering of the innocent there has motivated me to do all I could to help. I will have another opportunity to serve when I return to Ukraine to serve the civilian victims of this unjust war and to at least partially alleviate this suffering. Thank you for joining me in this service.

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Robert Downs, PA

served in Ukraine

I look forward to returning to Ukraine to provide primary care to those in need. When I served with the Mobile Medical Team on two previous missions, I was impressed by the resiliency of the Ukrainians and the medical needs being met by Global Care Force. Many are displaced, others without running water and electricity in some villages, but they continue on with their daily lives. I also learned much about their long and rich cultural history as an independent country. I will be honored and thankful to return and apply my skills to help support them in their time of need.

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Brian Kaczmarek, RN

served at the Southern Border

I believe all people have a right to healthcare, and that’s why I am excited to serve in El Paso, Texas, in February 2025 to provide medical care to migrants seeking refuge in the United States. Many refugees fled from conditions of economic oppression in search of a better life and safety from gang violence, the drug trade, and human trafficking. Their journey is often long and arduous, without certainty of food, water, shelter, or support. Many arrive at the shelters with a variety of acute and chronic conditions that I will provide medical care for.

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