HRIMM came about from a conjoining of Fr. Francis Le's trip to bring medicine to the poor in Lima, Peru and Dr. Libby Albinda's prayers for guidance in how she could serve others after her retirement from a succesful medical practice. Wishing to continue his service to the poor, Fr. Francis approached Dr. Albinda to join him in organizing a trip to his native country, Vietnam. After prayer and relfection, Dr. Albinda took on the challenge and the first medical mission trip was realized.