Dr. Brissey heard about the mission through one of her patients, Lisa Crosby, a secretary for MAPS International, who thought Dr. Brissey would be interested in Flying Doctors' need of a chiropractor for the Jamaica mission. It was well worth the trip for me for what I learned, the new perspectives I have, and being able to give of myself. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything. Flying Doctors of America With Flying Doctors of America, everybody wins. The medical and nonmedical volunteers miss only a few days of work and go on the adventure of a lifetime.
Support volunteers serve as translators, team leaders, photographers and healthcare assistants.
The individual or corporate sponsors get tax benefits plus the knowledge that they are making a real difference in the world. And most of all, those in need receive first-rate health care. In the past 10 years the organization has flown more than 100 missions and provided free care to more than 85,000 children and adults. Among the areas served are Mexico, South and Central America, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, India, Africa, Mongolia and Thailand. Known as an effective innovator and entrepreneur, Mr. Gathercoal has pioneered churches, businesses and educational programs in California.