Now more than ever, our world is looking to the strength and guidance of its physicians. Frontline health workers have been stretched thin and risk their own lives daily to ensure our communities are being vaccinated safely.
Esperança has relied on the generosity of physicians for the past 51 years, those leading surgical missions abroad and serving on our Board of Directors. Now it’s our turn to say “thanks” for their dedicated service.
From the entire Esperança team…thank you for your commitment to transforming lives and improving health of the most vulnerable, and keeping us ALL safe. On March 30th, National Doctor’s Day, we would like to take this time to acknowledge the generosity of some Esperança volunteers who, together, have transformed the lives of thousands…
Bill Dolan
Position: Former Program Director
Specialty: General
Years of Service: 44
Countries: Brazil
Kimberly Spahn
Position: Surgical team lead
Specialty: Orthopedic
Years of Service: 3
Countries: Ecuador
Julia Katarincic
Position: Surgical team lead
Specialty: Orthopedic
Years of Service: 3
Countries: Ecuador
John Pajka
Position: Surgical team lead
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Years of Service: 17
Countries: Bolivia, Peru
Martin Johnson
Position: Immediate Past Board Chair
Specialty: Plastics
Years of Service: 8
Countries: Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua
Ray Sachs
Position: Board member, surgical team lead
Specialty: Orthopedics
Years of Service: 10
Countries: Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru
Brandt Feuerstein
Position: Board member, surgical team lead
Specialty: General
Years of Service: 3
Countries: Ecuador, Peru
Tony Smith
Position: Board member, surgical team lead
Specialty: Plastics – Hands
Years of Service: 6
Countries: Ecuador, Nicaragua
Join us on March 30th to give back to these selfless medical professionals. You can acknowledge their commitment to healthcare by:
- thanking your local physician
- social media shout-outs
- leave a review of their office
- send flowers or greeting cards to your doctor’s office
- donate to an organization that supports improving medical care in third world countries
