Jamaica Mission Trip Report Treasure Beach, Jamaica • June 29 – July 2

MISSION LIFE GEORGIA

Jamaica Mission Trip Report

Treasure Beach, Jamaica • June 29 – July 2

Executive Summary

From June 29th to July 2nd, a 25-member team from Mission Life Georgia traveled to Jamaica, stationed in Treasure Beach, to provide chiropractic care, health screenings, and health education to underserved communities across St. Elizabeth Parish. Over the course of a four-day service schedule, the team registered 592 patients — with total individuals served likely exceeding that number — across seven partner locations. This report shares what we did, who we served, what we learned, and how you can be part of what's next.

592

Patients Registered

Team Members

8 of 9

Sites Served

1. Trip Overview

Dates

June 29th – July 2nd

Location

Treasure Beach, Jamaica (base of operations)

Service Sites and Schedule

Monday: Regent College; Ridgemount United Church
Tuesday: Santa Cruz United Church; St. Elizabeth Technical High School; Lacovia High School
Wednesday: BREDS Sports Park; Newell High School
Thursday: Bryce United Church

Local Partners

Regent College, Ridgemount United Church, Santa Cruz United Church, St. Elizabeth Technical High School, Lacovia High School, BREDS Sports Park, Newell High School, and the on-the-ground organizing team in Jamaica who helped coordinate logistics and community outreach.

Team Composition (25 members)

4 Doctors of Chiropractic
3 Nurses
4 Registration volunteers
13 Chiropractic students
1 Driver (Dean)

Mission Goal

To educate the Jamaican community about chiropractic care and provide hands-on assistance wherever possible. As a secondary offering, the team conducted general health screenings — blood pressure, glucose, and urinalysis (UA) — giving each patient their individual results along with recommendations when appropriate.

2. Impact and Outcomes

By the Numbers

592 patients registered through Mission Life Georgia's official registration process
Total individuals seen was very close to this figure — some community members were seen without formal registration due to circumstances on the ground, and were still given full access to care
8 of 9 scheduled locations were successfully served; one site was missed due to mechanical issues with a vehicle

What We Addressed

Every patient who came through had their health questions addressed by the team, and the group offered its full range of expertise — chiropractic evaluation and adjustment, blood pressure checks, glucose testing, and urinalysis — with results and recommendations given directly to each person.

What Stood Out

The team functioned in complete sync, with each role (doctors, nurses, students, registration) supporting a smooth patient flow across very different venues — schools, churches, and a sports park.
Local organizers were highly effective at spreading the word, which helped drive strong turnout throughout the week.
The team collected testimonials and received strong positive feedback from both patients and on-the-ground organizers.

3. The Team Experience

Each day began early: breakfast, then loading the bus and support vehicles for the ride to that day's site(s). During transit, assigned team leaders led themed discussions and reflections, which sparked conversation and quiet meditation among the group — turning travel time into a meaningful part of the trip itself.

Team members received real-time feedback from the patients they treated. Patients were consistently surprised by two things: how effective the chiropractic adjustments were, and how deep the team's collective knowledge ran.

About one-third of the student volunteers were returning veterans from the previous Mission Life Georgia trip to Kingston, Jamaica. Every new volunteer — without exception — said the trip was worth all the effort it took to get there.

4. Behind the Scenes: Funding and Logistics

The mission was largely self-funded by the individuals who traveled — a testament to the team's personal commitment to the work. Additional support came from local organizers on the ground in Jamaica, as well as a group of dedicated supporters in the U.S. who give to Mission Life Georgia on a regular basis. We're deeply grateful to everyone who made this trip financially possible.

Lessons for Future Trips

Vehicle reliability is critical — mechanical issues cost the team one full location this trip.
Continued investment in local partnerships (schools, churches, community organizers) directly translates into stronger turnout and smoother logistics.

5. Looking Ahead

Mission Life Georgia is already planning our return to Jamaica, with trip dates set for August, and additional dates being finalized for September to serve new areas of the island.

How You Can Get Involved

Join the mission — as a doctor, nurse, chiropractic student, or general volunteer
Give regularly — ongoing donations help fund trips and keep costs sustainable for participants
Help us promote — share upcoming trip dates and details with your networks
Pray for the team and the communities we serve
Donate supplies — we are actively seeking a medical supply company willing to donate glucose/UA test strips for future trips
Grow with us — as the mission expands, we need more doctors, nurses, students, supplies, and vehicles

If you've been on the fence about joining a trip, supporting one, or simply telling others about the work — now is the time. Every level of participation matters, and every person we serve is proof that it's working.

Questions or want to get involved? Contact Mission Life Georgia online at missionlifegeorgia.org‡