Friends,

Hope is a word we often use without thinking. “I hope it doesn’t rain.” “I hope I win the lottery.” But for people living through conflict, displacement, or extreme hardship, hope is not casual. It’s essential. It’s the belief that tomorrow can be different, even when today feels impossible. It’s more than just wishing—it’s a mindset that sustains resilience and perseverance.

This year, hope arrived in the form of Global Care Force volunteers—compassionate professionals who traveled across the world to serve people facing war and profound loss. They showed up in places where clinics were not available or destroyed, where medications were scarce, and where uncertainty overshadowed daily life. They brought healing hands, compassionate hearts, and the reassurance that someone still cares.

I am incredibly proud of what our volunteers accomplished so far this year. Fifty-nine volunteers gave more than 9,700 hours of service, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles to reach more than 1,130 people who continue to persevere in unimaginable circumstances. Each person we met shared the same quiet hope: the hope for safety, stability, for the chance to rebuild their lives.

Global Care Force provided more than $85,000 in free medical care and medications to families living through war in Ukraine, refugees in Jordan, the unhoused in Mexico, and those experiencing crisis here in Kansas City. And behind every number is a story—an elderly person finding relief from chronic pain, a child receiving medical care for the first time, and all who were served feeling seen and valued.

But with recent funding cuts, the need continues to grow—and so must our response.

To sustain this work in 2026, Global Care Force has set an urgent goal: raise $150,000 by December 31. Your generosity will send more medical teams to remote villages, refugee communities, and crisis zones where access to care remains out of reach.

I’m asking you to stand with us. To stand with those who are waiting for hope to arrive. To help ensure that no one facing crisis feels forgotten. Will you help us meet our goal? Your gift today brings hope to life—and gives it a name. Let it be yours.

With gratitude,

Gary