From student Benjamin Plotsky:
After a long, tiring day of travel we have arrived in Tumaco, Columbia.
The hotel is outstanding, but I kind of feel guilty with the way people live in the surrounding areas.
We got in at 10, but, and probably because we got up at 5, it felt like 3. We are going to lunch soon at a place Claudia (our native contact) knows about.
Military Debriefing after lunch, more to come later.”
Our student volunters serve an enormous role, particularly on this mission. From sorting and transporting our huge shipment of medical and diagnostic equipment to serving as a compassionate liason with patients and their families, they take on the essential, often thankless tasks with courage and grace. Thank you to Ben, Deborah, Alina and all of our student team members from missions past!