Our Past - Launching an effective outreach on a wing and a prayer. Flying Doctors of America was founded by Allan Gathercoal in 1990 with $700, a wing and a prayer. Today it’s a well known and established non-profit, non-sectarian organization. In the past twenty years the organization has flown more than 200 missions and provided free medical care to over 185,000 children, women and men. Among the areas served are Mexico, South America, Central America, Caribbean, India, Africa, South East Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia), China & Mongolia. Known as an effective innovator and entrepreneur, Allan Gathercoal has pioneered churches, businesses and educational programs in California. He has earned graduate degrees in Psychology and Theology and a Doctorate from Columbia Theological Seminary with his focus on religious pluralism. In 1996 he received the “Vision of Race Unity Award.”. Allan has also taught Leadership Development at Emory University. These credentials are impressive — but the most outstanding attribute Allan possesses is his passion and desire to help those in desperate need. Our Future - Building long-term relationships with those we serve. Flying Doctors of America has been providing greatly needed medical care for over twenty years. Our work has been fulfilling and challenging throughout the years. We have built strong lasting relationships with those we serve throughout the world Our Physicians, Dentists, nurses and other medical volunteers have experienced a life changing event by traveling to a 3rd world country and helping the worlds poor. Our Future is full of potentials we continue to bring hope and healing to the poorest of poor while bringing a sense of joy and accomplishment to the people who give their time and money for this worthy cause.
