Never did I think that when I said, "I'd love to volunteer!" in December 2008 that Blanca's House would become my passion and a full-time joyous commitment. My first mission was to Ecuador in May 2009. Now, 13 missions and 5 1/2 years later, the time I spend with Blanca's House on missions and behind the scenes has exponentially raised my passion for working with and helping others and had allowed me to fall in love with a country and its people and culture. Each volunteer team has also shown their dedication to the mission of Blanca's House. I have had the pleasure to work alongside both medical and non-medical volunteers who come together as a family with a common goal...helping those less fortunate to have access to quality medical care. The gratitude and blessings we receive from our patients is more than enough to keep me coming back!