Medical Missionaries

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.

02/17/2026

Last week Medical Missionaries loaded up the Beast and set off for Roanoke, Va. There our team met Jerry and BJ from the Rocklick Food Pantry. They transferred all the food, hygiene, baby and other donations to the pantry’s truck.

The team also met Brenda there with her donations. She is from Roanoke and wanted to donate medical items that belonged to her deceased husband. Since the team was going to be in Roanoke they arranged a drop off for Rocklick and a pick up for us!

02/15/2026

Our medical trip team, under the helm of Dr. George Bazaco, is safely back home. Thanks so much to the team for the amazing stories that are posted here and on our website. And the photos say it all!

The trip was a heroic success, seeing over 1,000 patients in 6 days. Enjoy the stories and pictures and let us know what you think!

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A group of 13 people, including 3 doctors, spent a week on the DR and Haiti border providing medical care. Check out our story.

02/14/2026

"When there is love, there is life." Mahatma Gandhi

Some ideas on how to show love and kindness for Valentines Day:
- Turn compassion into impact
- Find meaningful ways to give
- Share the love that lasts beyond the holiday
- Spread love through community involvement
- Do good together
- Made a date to volunteer
- Share your ideas!

❤️

02/13/2026

Medical Missionaries recently loaded a trailer full of supplies - clothes, food, school, medical supplies and equipment and health care products that will be on its way to Jamaica.

Our partner Rev. Russell continues to travel there to aid people still struggling after the recent hurricane. Thanks to all who donated to this mighty effort!

02/07/2026

Thanks to all the excitement and enthusiasm for Super Bowl Squares 2026 we sold out two boards by Thursday - the earliest we ever closed out!

Have fun tomorrow evening watching the game - good luck to everyone having squares!

02/05/2026

Medical Missionaries was honored at a dinner on January 31st by the Rotary Club of Manassas. It was held at the George Brent Knights of Columbus post.

The Knights of Columbus and Connections shared the honor with us. Everyone had a great time celebrating these three worthy organizations as well as the upcoming Super Bowl!

Medical Missionaries is deeply thankful for this partnership with the Rotarians.