ATSU-SOMA students aid flood recovery in Globe
Posted: October 15, 2025
Thirteen students from A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) recently traveled to Globe, Arizona, to assist residents recovering from severe flooding that swept through the area.
After heavy rains damaged the small central Arizona town in late September, Will Thompson, OMS II, organized a group of student volunteers to make the 90-minute drive from campus on Friday, Oct. 3. The group spent the day filling potholes, relocating sandbags, and moving heavy furniture for affected residents.
“The people we met were incredibly kind and grateful. One woman told us that what we did in a short time would have taken her days to accomplish on her own,” said student volunteer Jhelz Garcia, OMS II.
“It was such a humbling and fulfilling experience, knowing that we were able to help in a tangible way during such a difficult time,” Garcia added. “It really made us reflect on the importance of service and community, something I’m grateful our school emphasizes.”
