I saw this video last night. It inspires me. As I was watching it for a second and third time it jumped out at me and spoke to me about the nursing profession and about each nurse who serves it. In my own words. “Nursing is the language of caring and compassion. Nursing is the […]

We were blessed to spend an extraordinary day at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times with our grandson Dylan and his parents. While we were there, we had a chance to see so many amazing children and adults, all embracing life with joy and hope. While in the cafeteria the entire campers – nearly 120 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

When I visited Haiti this year, I had the opportunity to see some amazing and caring doctors, nurses and dentists bringing health and healing to their patients in Haiti.  The experience touched my heart and reaffirmed our vision and mission for Barco’s Nightingales Foundation. For six days the volunteer teams provided dental and medical help […]

I am completely inspired and motivated from this medical journey to continually provide the best care for my patients. I am so thankful for the generosity and kindness that were shown to me in supporting my decision to give back to the under-served communities in Guatemala. I volunteered with Concern America within their Global Health […]

We had a chance to sit down with our founder, Michael Donner and talk candidly about Barco’s Nightingales Foundation.  Below is part one of the conversation. Q.     What motivated you to start Barco’s Nightingales Foundation?   A.     For some time my wife Frida and I had been trying to think of a way to pay […]

This is Rafael and his daughter. Rafael is a key figure in our solar water well projects and our future. He is an amazing young man with a great future in helping us expand our water well presence in Haiti.  We are very grateful for his guidance, support and hard work.