Dr. Gary Morsch’s Ukraine Travel Journal
Dr. Morsch and Global Care Force volunteers Dr. Jim Pettey and Bob Skinner, a former Ukraine missionary, traveled to Ukraine and Poland in May, delivering medical supplies and medications and meeting with doctors struggling to care for wounded soldiers and civilians.
Anna’s Story: Healing After the Unthinkable
Anna spotted a metal stick in her garden. As she picked it up, the “stick” turned out to be a military shell that exploded, severely injuring her elbow. She had no access to medical care until Global Care Force stepped in.
Faces of the Force: Jimmy Williams, RN
Jimmy Williams, RN, doesn’t like bullies. When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion, it became his motivation to volunteer with Global Care Force in Ukraine. He says volunteering in Ukraine is the best thing he has done with his career.
Quilting Group Shares Comfort and Care with Families in Ukraine
When Ann Schwanda, RN, volunteered in Ukraine in May, she brought handmade quilts from her former quilting group in New York, a heartfelt gift for families at a refugee center. Each quilt was a reminder that even from thousands of miles away, people care.
Faces of the Force: Gail Hacker, MD
Oregon physician Gail Hacker didn’t let a boot on her foot or portable oxygen machine stop her from volunteering for a second time in Ukraine. She said wanted to return to keep reminding the Ukrainian people there are Americans who care about them.
Global Care Force Welcomes New Board Members
Global Care Force is pleased to announce four new members to our Board of Directors: Elizabeth Alex, Dr. Ronnie Martin, Dr. Rick Randolph, and CiCi Rojas. They join Dr. Gary Morsch, who continues to serve as Executive Chairman. Each brings a unique background and valuable experience that will help guide and strengthen our mission.
Global Care Force Team Engages with Local Leaders in Mykolaiv to Address Health Needs
While in Ukraine with the May Mobile Medical Team, Global Care Force leadership met with local government officials in Mykolaiv to discuss the ongoing medical needs in the region.
School Nurse Joan Braun Talks About Her Upcoming Mission to Ukraine
Joan Braun is used to treating upset tummies and bandaging scraped knees in her role as a school nurse. This summer she’ll care for a very different group of patients.
Healing Beyond Borders: The Mission of Global Care Force
Roxanne Alexander Jones, Vice President of Global Programs, joined the TravCon Podcast: Travel Nursing & Allied Life to share how Global Care Force is transforming lives across the globe through medical volunteerism.
When the World Feels Uncertain, Compassion Matters the Most
During times of economic uncertainty, it’s easy to focus inward—tightening budgets, postponing plans, and protecting what we have.
Faces of the Force: Caleb and Lisa Reynolds
Caleb and Lisa Reynolds volunteered in Ukraine with the Mobile Medical Team, each contributing in unique ways. Caleb, a pastor, and his wife Lisa, an RN, shared how they were humbled by serving the Ukrainian people, who expressed deep gratitude for the things we often take for granted.