Who we are.

HERO is a collaborative team of health professionals, scientists, researchers, academics, engineers, and volunteer lay people. We are all dedicated to helping those less than fortunate than ourselves to create a healthier life in a more sustainable community hoping to preserve their cultures and alleviate human and animal suffering.

Our organization was begun by a small group of people who wanted to “give back”. We were aware of our fortunate lives and of those far less fortunate than us. We began as a grassroots medical team that served in the remote mountains of Honduras. We are now comprised of a diverse group of volunteers which gives us the ability to serve more people in many more ways.

The 2012 Mission and Beyond

We are committed to “Giving Back”, to making a difference albeit in a minute area of this great world.  Our 2012 mission to Mainpat, India was a great success.  Read our messages from the camp and see a short cut of Stephen DeVol’s upcoming documentary, “The Iron Bird,” on our blog.

The second HERO mission of 2012 takes the HERO team back to Copan, Honduras. The team will be led by Dr. Phil Garrod who has been there before. Dr. Phil and his team will bring medical care, water filtration and nutritional support to the mountain people. They will join hands with Haven Universe, another non-profit organization that has done great work there in the past. Haven Universe has an established relationship with that community and has asked HERO to join them. We are happy to once again “Give Back” and assist the people of Honduras.

We are pleased to announce the location of our 2013 mission. The HERO team will travel to Nicaragua to support a small community clinic that is already in place. We will provide more details about this upcoming mission so keep an eye on the webpage for updates!!!! We are excited to explore a new area and expand our services. Our hope is to return to the Tibetan Refugee Camp in 2014 and continue the work we have done there as well so stay tuned!!!!

Thank you!

Thank you to all of the generous contributors who supported our 2012 mission to the Tibetan refugee camps in Mainpat.  Specific thanks to …

How you can help.

We rely on the aid of others who also want to “give back”. We are a volunteer organization and need people who have the same calling to assist those in need. For those who want to help but have no time to volunteer, we need donations to keep our projects going.

Our medical missions take us to other countries and although the volunteers often pay for their travel expenses and use their vacation time to serve there are medical supplies, clothing, food, etc. that must be purchased. We have expanded our services to include vaccinations, vitamins, alternative energy sources, solar ovens, dental care, health education, and much more.

Any donation is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.