Bayanihan: Mission Fund Campaign

Hello!! My name is Sheila Villar.  I was born in the Philippines, and even though life eventually brought me to another part of the world, my heart has always remained deeply connected to my roots.  For as long as I can remember, even back in nursing school, I've dreamed of joining a medical mission.  Life, work, and family often took priority, but now, as I approach my 50th birthday, I finally have the opportunity to turn that dream into reality.

Being part of my first medical mission in the Philippines is incredibly meaningful to me.  It feels like a full circle moment, giving back to the very place that shaped my early years and inspired my journey into healthcare.  This is more than just a volunteer experience; it's a way of honoring where I came from, celebrating a personal milestone, and hopefully making even a small difference in the lives of those who need it the most.  It's my way of saying thank you; with my hands, my heart, and my skills.

If you feel moved to support this mission, any contribution, big or small would go directly towards providing medical care, supplies, and support to the rural province in Bohol, Philippines.  Your generosity can help bring healing and hope to people who truly need it.  Thank you for being a part of this meaningful journey with me.

Save lives and prevent disabilities by supporting our efforts to deliver vital surgeries to underserved communities.

Imagine a father, the breadwinner, who dies from an untreated hernia, or a mother, the heart of the home, who succumbs to an infected gallstone, leaving families in shambles and trapping children in poverty. 

Picture a farmer who loses his sight because of cataracts, preventing him from tilling his fields and supporting his family.

Medical complications from treatable conditions lead to preventable deaths and disabilities in working-age men and women, perpetuating the cycle of poverty.

In Bohol, a disaster-hit rural province, the median yearly family income is only $1,770. Major elective surgeries like hernia repairs and cholecystectomies cost over $1,500, and cataract surgery around $1,000, making them unaffordable for many.

In April 2026, we will bring a team of volunteer doctors and nurses to provide major elective and cataract surgeries at no cost to indigent patients.

Volunteer surgeons perform a major elective surgery during our medical mission at Don Emilio Del Valle Hospital, Bohol, Philippines, February 2025. 

We still need to cover hospital fees, medications, and supplies, but thanks to strategic partnerships, we have drastically reduced costs to just around $250 per surgery. We plan to perform 275 of these procedures in one mission trip, changing 275 lives for the better!

With your generosity, we can do even more!

When you donate to our medical mission, you are not just giving money. You are offering a second chance at life. Your contribution means someone in the Philippines can finally receive the care they desperately need. 

Help break the cycle of poverty. Donate to our medical mission and give families hope for a brighter future!

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