News & Impact
News & Impact – Stories of Hope and Healing
At Iris Promise, we believe that every act of compassion creates a ripple effect. This page captures those ripples—through stories, images, and milestones that reflect the real impact your support makes possible.
Here’s how you can get involved with Iris Promise:
Donor Spotlights
We’re proud to recognize the generous individuals and organizations who fuel this mission.
Friends of Ocho Rios
https://www.friendsofochorios.com
• Provides significant logistics and shipping of our supplies to Jamacia
• Continues to assist us with essential medical supplies
Jamaican Nurses Association of South Florida
• Provided financial support and volunteer hours
• Assisted in sourcing wound care kits and walkers
Local Church Campaigns
• Held shoe drives and hosted fundraisers for travel and medication support
“We support Iris Promise because it’s not just charity—it’s community care rooted in culture and love.”
— Diaspora Church Leader
Clinic Highlights & Outreach Reports
January 2025 – First Medical Clinic in Jamaica
Over 100+ patients served in 10 days
Hosted at Ocho Rios Baptist Church
Supplies hand-delivered by U.S. and Jamaican volunteers
Services included wound care, mobility aid distribution, diabetic nutrition support, and hygiene education
“I never imagined I’d be able to walk without pain again. They gave me new shoes, a cane, and showed me how to care for my legs.”— Patient, age 72
Upcoming: August 2025 Medical Mission
Preparations underway
Expanded supply list and service scope
New partnerships forming in rural St. Ann and beyond
In the Media
Featured In:
The Jamaica Observer
"U.S.-Based Charity Delivers Care to Rural St. Ann"
South Florida Caribbean News
"Legacy of Love: How One Woman's Story Sparked a Movement"
Faith FM Radio Interview with Donna Wilson
Airing Summer 2025
Donna treating patient
Before & After – Transformational Stories
Real patients. Real outcomes.
- A man with a diabetic foot ulcer who walked for the first time in months
- A child whose infection was cleaned, bandaged, and healed with proper medication
- An elderly woman who received adult diapers, shoes, and hugs
Why This Matters
Behind every donation is a face.
Behind every face is a story.
And every story reminds us that healing is possible, even in the most underserved places.
Let these stories inspire you to give, to serve, and to keep the promise alive.