Stories From Grateful Patients: Marcia

June 14, 2025

In Her Own Words...

"Hi, my name is Marcia, and I served in the U.S. Army. A few months ago, I started feeling off. My mind wasn't as sharp and my mood was headed downhill. I also started having other mental and emotional struggles. Doctors diagnosed me with PTSD, and recommended that I attend a healing retreat so I could get back to myself."

"After a lot of research, I came across a week-long women's retreat offered by the American Warrior Association. It's faith-based and evidence-backed, and it seemed like a good fit. It's free to apply and attend. But I couldn't find a way to get from my home in North Carolina to where the retreat was being held in Colorado and back again."


"Mercy Medical Angels made it possible for me to attend the healing retreat, by booking me charitable flights on American Airlines. My flights were great. If it weren't for Mercy Medical Angels and American Airlines, I would not have been able to go. But because they helped me, my quality of life has improved. My physical and mental wellness are getting better as well."


"Thanks to Mercy Medical Angels and American Airlines, I re-discovered my fighting spirit and also found peace. I can't thank you enough for your help."



~Marcia



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