Judy Freeman Schwank, a nurse, attorney, and wife of Dr. Bill Schwank, has been arranging medical missions to Guatemala for over 30 years. Her first trip was in 1976 after the earthquake which devastated the country.
Tens of thousands of children from all over the world have received care in their home country or in the US due to Judy’s efforts. Her motto was, “One child at a time.” That’s how you deliver quality medical care anywhere.
We were accompanied many times by news crews, journalists, and photojournalists.
One of the physicians who helped us with children brought back to Kentucky was Dr. Rand Paul. He graciously examined and treated any patient we presented him. This was long before he thought of pursuing political office.
Senator Paul has participated in free ophthalmologic care through the Surgery on Sundays program run by Dr. Andrew Moore in Lexington, KY, since being elected to office and generally without any press coverage.
It’s not too surprising that, on a recent trip to Guatemala with Judy Schwank and Dr. John Downing, now Senator Paul had a paparazzi following of five different news crews wanting to cover it.
Surprisingly, Judy, a Democrat, has received criticism from some of her Democrat friends, because of her association with Dr. Paul and this trip.
How dare anyone who hasn’t been on the front lines of providing care in foreign countries say a word. I’ve personally seen Judy Schwank risk her life to check on one of “her” kids.
Senator Paul, Ms. Schwank, and Dr. Downing went to a Guatemala that is much more dangerous than when I went. Communist insurgency in Guatemala has now given way to drug violence.
Unless you’re prepared to face the dangers they did, I suggest you withhold comment!
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