By Ouida Duncan | Founder & CEO
We have received wonderful feedback from our volunteers over the years. One of the letters that stands out the most is a letter from one of our Nurse volunteers, Nina T, RN, who accompanied our team on Duncan Tree's 5th mission trip to Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay (June-July 2016) where four patients received life-transforming corrective spine surgery.
A Letter from Nurse Nina T.
As I prepare to return to work tomorrow I have been reflecting on the events and experiences from the past four days. This trip has re-ignited my spirt of care and reminded me of why I chose the nursing profession. To see, and experience, the pure joy, and hope that this foundation instills not only in the children receiving surgery but in their families, is life-changing. So because I am missing all of the amazing people that I had the privilege of meeting and working besides I wanted to share my highlight and lowlight for the day.
The lowlight is obvious...not being there with you all.
The highlight...moving forward in my nursing practice with a newfound motivation and inspiration having connected with four children and their family's in such a profound way.
No expectations, no sense of entitlement just pure unencumbered appreciation.
I will carry this experience with me and hope to remain involved with this wonderful charity for many years to come. Thank you so much,
Big hug, squeeze and shake,
Nina T., RN.
We encourage more seasoned orthopedic nurses, scrub techs and nurse anesthetists as well as seasoned spine surgeons to join us on upcoming, life-altering missions to Jamaica and the Philippines. Not only are the patients lives transformed your life will be transformed also.
To find out more about our spine missions, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit us on our website
www.duncantreefoundation.org and across all of our social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and LinkedIn.
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