Medical Missionaries

04/29/2026

April is National Volunteer Month!

National Volunteer Month is also recognized as Global Volunteer Month. The theme this year is a very powerful one: Ignite Volunteerism!

Established in 1974, this annual campaign, recognized by Points of Light, highlights the profound impact volunteers have on communities.

Medical Missionaries, since its inception almost 30 years ago, has existed solely as a volunteer non-profit, a rarity in the world of non-profits. To all the doctors, nurses, construction workers, donors, friends, family and everyone else who have kept MM a strong “Point of Light” in the world, we salute and thank you!

We also take this moment to remember and honor all those who are with us in spirt, especially Dr. Ken Kornetsky, who left us in 2026 with a profound hole in our hearts and organization.

We are ready to celebrate 30 years in 2027 with all of you aboard!

We feel that any of the below sentiments reflect our gratitude for your volunteerism so we are including them all!

04/22/2026

Did you know…

Medical Missionaries has been around since 1997, that’s almost 30 years of serving underserved communities.

Come join the mission and be apart of the community!

04/11/2026

Enjoy reading about all our adventures and projects for March 2026! We are especially excited for the Capstone Project of the Coast Guard Cadets to present their final recommendations to Medical Missionaries! Read on and let us know what you think!

Find out what Sierra Leon, preparations to deliver food and supplies, and a Coast Guard Capstone Project have something in common.

03/31/2026

Three cheers to our mighty band of volunteers! Another container packed and on its way. This one is traveling to the West African country of Sierra Leone.

Thank you to everyone who continues to donate everyday. Every item donated is repurposed for a local, regional or global need!

03/25/2026

Our partner, Women Giving Back, recently brought about 45 boxes of clothes and shoes for our ongoing projects in Sierra Leone and Jamaica. We are very grateful for this long term partnership!

03/23/2026

Looking for another way to give? Purchase a painting 🖼️ 100% of the proceeds go directly toward supporting our missions and the work we do.

03/19/2026

Did you know…

We asked one of our volunteers, Melonie:
“What is something about medical missionaries that people don’t see? “

Our volunteers are amazing!!! Come join the mission!

03/17/2026

Looking to Donate 👀👀 Here’s how☺️

Swing by and donate:
9590 Surveyor Ct, Manassas, VA 20110

Or call (703) 335-1800

03/10/2026

Check out our February 2026 Newsletter! February was a whirlwind of action and impact for Medical Missionaries! We were deeply honored to be recognized by the Rotary Club of Manassas and were energized by a productive visit from the Coast Guard Cadet Capstone Team. Meanwhile, our “mighty medical team” returned safely from a highly successful medical mission to the Dominican Republic. In a month dedicated to love and friendship, we are proud to say that Medical Missionaries shared plenty of both with those we serve.

Medical Missionaries was visited by a Coast Guard Cadet Capstone team. They are partnering with us on their senior project. Read about that story and others in this month's newsletter.

03/04/2026

Do you want to make a difference? Join the Medical Missionaries family, and be a part of the impact💪💪

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02/25/2026

Ret. Col. Monte Dunard and his Traveling Colonels’ team sends Medical Missionaries’ regular updates on their mission in Ukraine.

This photo represents donations that are contributed from many organizations, including ours.

You can follow Monte’s blog at our website at

https://www.medicalmissionaries.org/news-stories/traveling-colonels-2/

Eveey donation counts!

02/20/2026

Medical Missionaries volunteer, Patti Tutalo, recently arranged a site visit from a team of Coast Guard Cadets who are working on their Capstone Project with Medical Missionaries. Here is her report:

One of the joys of the last few months has been working with a cohort of cadets from the US Coast Guard Academy. Their capstone project involves working with Medical Missionaries, a nonprofit in Manassas, VA, with which I have volunteered for years. My intention for introducing this capstone to the cadets was to give them a different perspective than they would be given inside the gates of CGA. It will expose them to humanitarian missions, nonprofits, and, most importantly, leading with empathy.

Recently, they visited the Medical Missionaries Office and met with the president, Dr. Gil Irwin, and other volunteer staff. Dr. Irwin, a former Army doctor, had a private practice for years and now leads Medical Missionaries.

He had a lot of leadership advice and insight. The biggest takeaways:
1. Get to truly know your patients or the people you lead or serve.
2. Lead with empathy. This has been the key to leading an organization of all volunteers (no paid positions) for 27 years. It is also the motivator to keep going even on a bad day because poverty is always there.
3. Work hard. At 84, Dr. Irwin continues to lift heavy boxes and drive long distances to make deliveries.

I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the cadets and Dr. Elise Jones, their awesome professor. Their leadership, mentorship, and friendship are so appreciated.