Access Changes Everything March 27-28, 2026 The Retreat at Sea Island St. Simons Island, Georgia
You’re Invited MAP President and CEO Chris Palombo invites you to join us in coastal Georgia for the inaugural MAP The Journey—a new MAP experience. You’ll meet heroes on the frontlines of global health. Those working every day to deliver medicine, restore dignity, and change lives in the world’s most vulnerable communities. You’ll experience powerful, firsthand stories of resilience, innovation, and hope, while enjoying meaningful connection, reflection, and renewal in a peaceful retreat setting. It’s an unforgettable journey – one of discovery, connection, and understanding the paths that lead to lasting change.
Why We Gather Around the world, millions of people still lack access to essential medicine and health supplies. Yet in the face of these challenges, hope is carried forward by dedicated individuals working on the frontlines of global health every day. We gather to honor these heroes and to share the real stories behind the work and lives changed through access. Access Changes Everything This gathering offers a deeper look beyond statistics, inviting you into the human journeys shaping global health outcomes across communities worldwide. This is your personal invitation to connect with one another and with the mission in a tranquil setting that allows space to reflect, listen, and be inspired. Whether you are new to MAP or have been connected to this work for years, this is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful journey and explore how lives are being changed, one step at a time.
We hope you’ll join us at The Retreat. COST • To allow flexibility in travel preferences, guests will secure their own flights and accommodations. MAP will provide meals and host all planned experiences during the event. ITINERARY • Friday, March 27 | 5 PM Welcome reception followed by dinner and opening session. • Saturday, March 28 | 8 AM Morning and afternoon sessions. Closing activities and departure. RSVP • Availability is limited, so please respond as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding this invitation is exclusively for you and your spouse. We hope you’ll join us. REGISTRATION • Visit map.org/mapthejourney
OUR MISSION To provide medicine and health supplies to people in need around the world so they might experience life to the fullest. OUR VISION We envision a world where everyone, regardless of where they live, has access to basic life-saving and life-transforming medicine.
“I was sick and you looked after me.” Matthew 25:36