Justin Sipiora, MD
February 22, 2024
Justin Sipiora, MD, volunteered in Ukraine at the end of 2023, and like many of our volunteers, he knew he needed to return as soon as possible. Justin shares the impact of his volunteer service.
Faces of the Force
Our volunteers know the joy and fulfillment of serving others. Read their stories and learn what it’s like to be part of the Force!
Jewel Maeda, RN
December 8, 2023
Volunteering at the southern border in El Paso, Texas, Jewel Madea, RN, heard horrific stories from patients about their treacherous journey to the border. She asked a mother why she made such a dangerous trek with her small children. The woman motioned to her mouth, “Because we wanted to eat. We had no food.” Read…
Stephen Kineke, MD and Ann Schwanda, RN
September 20, 2023
The kindness and generosity of people facing unbelievable obstacles impacts Stephen Kineke, MD and his wife, Ann Schwanda, RN, the most when they volunteer. Impressed by the resilience, bravery, and faith of the Ukrainian people, they will return in October to volunteer for a second this year.
Elizabeth Vargas, Program Coodinator
August 3, 2023
Elizabeth Vargas knows the immigration crisis all too well. Growing up in El Paso, Texas, she volunteered with her father, a pastor, feeding and comforting those arriving at the southern border. Elizabeth says Global Care Force medical volunteers bring healing and hope to those who make the dangerous journey seeking a better life.
James Marcum, PA
May 30, 2023
James Marcum had never heard of Global Care Force until a TV interview with a former volunteer dropped into his YouTube feed. He had been looking into other opportunities to volunteer in Ukraine and soon realized Global Care Force was a perfect fit for what he sought.
Michelle Martinez Torrez, PA
April 3, 2023
The patients who sought medical care in one of our last clinics had just been freed from Russian occupation 10-12 weeks prior to our arrival. These clinic days were filled with so many emotions, stories and photos that the Ukrainian patients shared with us. In a way, this was a good start towards their healing…