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It is with heavy hearts that we say “goodbye” to our friend and Hispaniola Mountain Ministry visionary, Tim Dortch. Tim passed peacefully from this world surrounded by his family on May 24, 2014, and is now celebrating a life well-lived with his Savior. Tim was one of the most gracious and giving person that I […]

Guest Blog By Cessie Spearing, ReSurge’s Communications Coordinator (in the field in Nicaragua) In Managua, Nicaragua there is a beautiful little girl named Ana She is 5 years old and has a long dark braid. She is poised, polite and confident, smiling thoughtfully at strangers she encounters during her day. She loves to dance and […]

Whether it’s your first degree or an advanced degree, Barco’s Nightingales Foundation congratulates you on your graduation and welcomes you to the honorable and respected field of nursing. Although this graduation is a landmark in your education, it’s probably not the last. Regardless, you are about to reap the benefits of one of the best […]

As we approach the Memorial Day Weekend and prepare to honor the military men and women who died in combat, we are drawn to reflect on the evolution of military nurses and the sacrifices they have made.  Here are some interesting facts about our “Angels on the Battlefield:” During the Civil War, men and women […]

These are two of our favorite quotes.  We  hope you will find them as inspiring as we do. ~ Michael and Frida Donner      

It’s simple!  Go to www.pinterest.com, type in Barco’s Nightingales Foundation and there we are!  If you follow our profile and explore our boards you’ll see (and share) a wealth of information.  Here’s a sample. Want to know what medical volunteer opportunities are available? Our Volunteering Board had pins from a variety of volunteer programs with […]

A team from ReSurge International recently returned from the field in Quy Nhon, Vietnam, where one of their team members, Erin Martin, captured some amazing stories and photos of the children they helped.  This is the story of baby My and her mother Hát, who did everything in her power to ensure that little My […]

Barco’s Nightingales Foundation is proudly named after the pioneer of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, whose greatest life achievements included pioneering of nursing and the reform of hospitals.  These were amazing feats considering that most Victorian women of her age group did not attend universities or pursue professional careers. Born in 1820 to wealth and privilege, […]

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, works with children who have been in the foster system a long time. Beth Ann, age 17, is a shining example of the program’s success. Beth Ann was placed in foster care in 2006 when her mother was jailed for drug use.  Her mother gave […]

We’d like to congratulate and salute the thousands of nurses across the United States who make a difference every day in the lives of those they care for.  Today, National Nurses Day, signifies the start of National Nurses Week, which ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. This year’s theme, “Nurses: Leading the […]