Canvasback Missions

05/04/2026

Micronesia vs California

Two place. One mission.

In California, resources are within reach.
In Micronesia, care often requires a journey.

Thankfully, we are able to bridge that gap, every day.

You are part of that bridge.

05/01/2026

What does your donation actually do?

$50 supplies for essential care
$100 direct patient support
$250 expands access across communities

Transparency matter. Impact matters more.

Give today and be part of the mission work. canvasback.org/donate

04/28/2026

CALLING ALL OPTOMETRISTS — this is more than a trip. It’s a mission.

Location: Majuro Hospital, Marshall Islands
When: Aug 19 – Sept 3, 2026

In a remote Pacific nation with limited ophthalmic access, patients have waited YEARS for cataract treatment. This mission will deliver ~200 sight-restoring surgeries and provide free, custom-fit glasses to those who need them most.

Your role matters:
• Pre/post-op patient care
• Refractions + vision correction
• Clinical support in a high-volume setting

Mission flow:
Travel via Honolulu
Island excursions between clinic blocks
Intensive cataract clinics (Aug 24–28 & Aug 31–Sept 3)

Lodging: Marshall Islands Resort
Meals covered by Canvasback Missions

You won’t just visit. You’ll make an impact that lasts a lifetime.

Contact: Dawn Williams | 707-746-7828
Apply: canvasback.org/volunteer

Bring your expertise where it’s truly needed. Sight can't wait.

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

A morning in Micronesia looks different than most. Long days. Limited resources. Incredible resilience.

This is what care looks like when it's built on commitment, not convenience.

Follow along as we share more from the field.

04/22/2026

Healing doesn't stop after treatment.

That's why our on-site Wellness Center in Majuro, Marshall Islands, focuses on recovery, education, and long-term health.

It's not just about saving lives. It's about strengthening them.

This is what sustainable care looks like. 💛

04/21/2026

Dental Volunteers Needed – Marshall Islands Mission in Ebeye

Did you know that between 10–15,000 people live on just 0.25 square miles? Nearly half of the population are children. Dental care is extremely limited, with only one dentist and two chairs serving the community.

Canvasback Missions is assembling a specialty dental team to provide care for adults and school-aged children, using portable dental units, at the government hospital.

✈️ Location: Ebeye, Kwajalein Atoll
🏥 Work site: Government hospital dental clinic
🏠 Stay: Kwajalein U.S. Army base
🍽 Meals: Provided
Dates: August 8-19, 2026

We’re looking for:
• Dentists
• Dental hygienists
• Dental assistants

📞 Contact our DOVE: Dawn Williams at 😎707-746-7828
📝 Volunteer: https://www.canvasback.org/volunteer

Please share to help us find volunteers! 😊

04/21/2026

For 45 years, Canvasback Missions has shown up where care is hardest to reach. What started as a single mission has grown into decades of service across Micronesia, bringing medical care, hope, and long-term healing.

We're not just continuing a mission. We're building a legacy.

❤️Be part of the next 45 years. Donate today

04/16/2026

There will be otology, head and neck specialists. If you live in Majuro and are experiencing symptoms that include chronic drainage from their ear, hearing loss, tinnitus, enlarging neck masses, change in voice, sores that don't heal on face and mouth, go to the hospital and see Dr. Vakauta. He can examine you.

Don’t delay. Make an appointment soon because Canvasback Missions is sending an
ENT Team May 11-21, 2026 in just a few weeks.

Book an appointment and request to see the Canvasback ENT team.

04/15/2026

Happy to have Cherie, a new volunteer, join us on the Majuro gynecology mission!

04/09/2026

What your support makes possible in Micronesia:
Where? Majuro, Ajeltake, & Laura
Who? 23 volunteers with a common goal: to help hundreds of RMI women with their gynecology needs
When? Women's Health Month - March, 2026
Why? to provide female exams, surgery, and other treatments, such as testing for and preventing HPV, to local residents

Read about it, 🤩in the Marshall Islands Journal

March is Women's Health Month, as designated by US Congress in 1987 ... Canvasback Missions brought a women’s health team to Majuro this month. . .

12/03/2025

Canvasback is serving the people of Micronesia and the youth in our Bay Area home. But did you know how much overlap there is?? We were so grateful to be invited out by Planting Oceana to see the incredible Taro harvest they put on right in Albany, CA. Staying connected to the land and the culture! Check out more of Canvasback’s work and consider a donation at https://www.canvasback.org/donate