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Overview
Our Purpose - Bringing vital help to the
poorest of the poor.
For more than 20 years, Flying Doctors of America
has been bringing together physicians, dentists, nurses,
chiropractors, other health professionals and non-medical
support volunteers to care for people who otherwise
would never receive professional medical care. We
operate under the “Mother Teresa Principle,”
focusing on the poorest of the poor who live in conditions
that are difficult for most Americans to imagine.
Knowing that someone cares renews hope for these people
who live in an otherwise hopeless situation.
With Flying Doctors, 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 medical
care.
Our Past - Launching an effective
outreach on a wing and a prayer.
Flying Doctors of America was founded by Allan Gathercoal in 1990 with $700, a wing and a prayer. Today it’s a well known and established non-profit, non-sectarian organization. In the past twenty years the organization has flown more than 200 missions and provided free medical care to over 185,000 children, women and men. Among the areas served are Mexico, South America, Central America, Caribbean, India, Africa, South East Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia), China & Mongolia.
Known as an effective innovator and entrepreneur, Allan Gathercoal has pioneered churches, businesses and educational programs in California. He has earned graduate degrees in Psychology and Theology and a Doctorate from Columbia Theological Seminary with his focus on religious pluralism. In 1996 he received the “Vision of Race Unity Award.”. Allan has also taught Leadership Development at Emory University.
These credentials are impressive — but the most outstanding attribute Allan possesses is his passion and desire to help those in desperate need.
Our Future - Building long-term
relationships with those we serve.
Flying Doctors of America has been providing greatly needed medical care for over twenty years. Our work has been fulfilling and challenging throughout the years. We have built strong lasting relationships with those we serve throughout the world Our Physicians, Dentists, nurses and other medical volunteers have experienced a life changing event by traveling to a 3rd world country and helping the worlds poor. Our Future is full of potentialas we continue to bring hope and healing to the poorest of poor while bringing a sense of joy and accomplishment to the people who give their time and money for this worthly cause. |
