Help Us Bring Smiles to Antigua

Help Us Serve on a Dental Mission Trip to Antigua!

Grant and I are honored and excited to be going on an adult mission trip. Two years ago we were asked to join an adult mission trip through 1000 Smiles Dentistry, an organization dedicated to bringing vital dental care to underserved communities in the Caribbean.

This mission is especially meaningful to Grant and I - after 28 years of leading youth mission trips, chaperoning teenagers, and planning every detail ourselves, this will be our first mission trip without the responsibilities of youth leadership. It’s a new and humbling chapter in our journey of service. We are going January 2026.

We’ll be part of a dedicated team, from Minnesota, providing free dental care to those who otherwise might not have access. From cleanings and extractions to supplies and education, this work makes a lasting difference in both the health and dignity in the community members.

The total cost for Grant and Ilona to both participate is $5,450, which covers airfare, accommodations, and necessary dental supplies.

If you feel moved to support our mission - through a donation, and/or your prayers - we would be deeply grateful. Every bit helps bring healing and hope to those in need.

Thank you for helping Ilona and Grant say yes to this call to serve. We really appreciate your support.