Christine Simon – RN

Post 2020 Mission – I was in triage and I loved it. My background is ER and Critical Care. I was one of three RN’s who did vitals and glucose checks. ( We could be labelled as the “ding dong school” level Spanish speakers) And then we sent the clients to one of three bilingual RN’s who did the interviews and wrist bands . A total of 6 RN’s in triage.

The gift of this experience was the people who came to our “pop up” medical/ dental/ opthamology/ and (at times) urgent care clinic. They were kind humble souls and in many cases they urgently needed our services. They touched my heart. Whether I am selected to return next year or not I will attempt to raise funds for GMRP.

November 2019 – Naomi Lake told me about your mission and asked if I wanted to apply! I said yes! LOVE your mission and the continuity of care . An honor to be on your team!

I have been involved with 3 emergency medical missions for Syrian Refugees and worked in a huge refugee camp with people from Syria and Africa … in Chios where people were fleeing to find refuge by crossing the Aegean sea in small rubber rafts.

I currently volunteer locally in Tucson with refugees needing to connect with community medical resources. Also a volunteer low beginner English teacher in the Refugee Education Program. MANY from Central America.

I also served in the Army Nurse Corp many moons ago.