July 27-August 8, 2008: Nancy Palmer, a nurse and educator from the US, and her husband Tom, a physician, spent two weeks in the Galapagos, volunteering their services as medical professionals. Part of their trip was spent visiting the hospital in Puerto Ayora to learn more about medical services available in the Islands. They also volunteered at the local Elderly Center in Puerto Ayora, where they gave free check ups to senior citizens and to children with disabilities. Then, they spent five days in the highland village of Santa Rosa, where they provided free check-ups for children at Delia Ibarra elementary, as well as the general community. In total, they saw about 200 patients, and distributed $1200 worth of donated medicine from Blessings International: Medicines for Missions.
“We really enjoyed our two weeks invested in the ICE organization,” said Nancy and Tom, of their experience volunteering with Galapagos ICE. “We appreciate the mission, methods, and professionalism of this organization. ICE is committed to preserving the unique environment of the Galalpagos while improving the lives of its people. We have seen a number of positive results of the work of ICE!”
