i participated in a trip to Lourdes, France to help the sick. the trip was with a group of about 10 people and was not associated with any particular church or other organization here in the US.

we volunteered for the Lourdes Hospitalite in Lourdes.

airfare, lodging, food, etc. ran about $2000.

i would like to deduct some or all of these expenses...is this possible?

thank you.