Community service and charity involvement is extremely important to Andy. Learn more about the organizations that Andy supports:
Got-Your-Back.org
Andy Baldwin started the Got Your Back Foundation to provide support
for the families of American servicemen and women who were lost in
action. Visit the Got Your Back Foundation's official website at www.got-your-back.org
US NAVY
The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. For more information click here. To Join the Navy, click here .
"My career as a Navy Doctor gives me an opportunity to contribute to others through medicine and by serving my Country. The Navy is one of the greatest organizations and it has taught me a great deal--I think more people should serve their country." - Andy Baldwin
Wherever you are in your medical career, the Navy can help ease the financial burdens and advance your career with generous scholarships, financial assistance and continuing education programs. Whether you're a student, resident or practicing physician, the Navy has a program that can help you make a difference. For more information on becoming a US Navy Medical Officer, visit www.GoNavyMed.com.
Project Active
Andy is the Medical Advisor and one of the founding team members of Project Active -- a global mission with a commitment to diffuse world tensions through sport related education, equipment, mentoring and encouragement. Project Active is dedicated to planting the peace-inspiring seed of athletics in the heart of the Human Spirit, in areas of the world where it is needed most. For more information, click here.
"There is no greater thing in this world than service. Service to country, to community and to others. We have an incredible responsibility to provide service to others, it supports the very framework we live in. We live in a world of haves and have nots, and if we, as human beings, turn a blind eye to this calling, then we have seen ourselves become inhuman in so many ways." – Andy Baldwin
Best Buddies
Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,300 middle school, high school, and college campuses across the country and internationally. For more information, click here.
Challenged Athlete Foundation
Established in 1997, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is a unique organization that recognizes the athletic greatness inherent in all people with physical challenges and supports their athletic endeavors by providing grants for training, competition and equipment needs.
Grants are awarded for a wide range of physical challenges, across the entire spectrum of sport. CAF does not discriminate by age, disability, sport or level of ability. The hundreds of athletes assisted by CAF range from world class athletes competing on an international level to those who are recently disabled and are intent on becoming more active. For more information, click here.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization raises money for direct private funding of research—and advocates for more aggressive federal research funding of medical breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer. For more information, click here.
Aloha Medical Mission
Every year, AMM sends medical missions to countries working with local organizations. Our goal is to address the needs of people whose health is challenged by poverty and access to proper medical care - bringing hope and changing the lives of the people we serve. For more information, click here.
Special Olympics Hawaii
The Special Olympics was founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports, adapted as necessary to meet the needs of those with special mental and physical limitations.
Special Olympics believes that through sports training and competition, people with intellectual disabilities benefit physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Families are also strengthened; and the community at large, can participate in and observe an environment of equality, respect and acceptance. For more information, click here.
