Patient Stories
Mercy Ships Patient Stories
We love to share our stories of hope and healing to all. Our patient stories will give an inside look at Mercy Ships patients and their life-saving procedures.
Memories of Mercy: Toffa’s Story
For many people in developed countries, the growth of cataracts clouding their vision means a trip to the ophthalmologist and outpatient surgery....
Memories of Mercy: Emmanoel’s Story
It’s been over 40 years since our mission of hope and healing was launched with a simple dream, but since then, thousands of people have received...
Memories of Mercy: Lucrech’s Story
In 2013 Mercy Ships served off the coast of the Republic of Congo. During the Africa Mercy’s 10-month stay in the port of Pointe Noire, Republic...
A Smile Repaired. A Life Restored.
Aminata was born with a cleft lip, and other kids would make fun of the sway she spoke and ate. She became withdrawn...
A Journey From Pain to Promise
When Diacko was a baby, others in his village would regularly stop his mother, Youma, just to tell her how beautiful he was. Then, when he turned...
Going the Extra Mile
Paul Bernard’s Story: The air was warm and thick in the room where three-year-old Paul Bernard and his older cousin were sleeping. It was...
A Triumphant Homecoming for Diacko
When Diacko was a baby, others in his village would regularly stop his mother, Youma, just to tell her how beautiful he was...
Memories of Mercy: Noely’s Story
For over 40 years, Mercy Ships volunteers and supporters have worked endlessly to provide safe, quality medical care to those who need it most....
Healing for Houleye
Khadiatou watches her 5-year-old niece having fun with her friends. The little girl beams as she chases the other...
Healing Birane’s Smile
Birane was born with a cleft lip that made it difficult to eat and speak properly — and harder to express the joyful spirit...
Double the Hope this Giving Tuesday
Thanks to a matching gift, all donations this Giving Tuesday will double in impact to provide life-changing surgeries...
Double Trouble. Twice the Joy.
Twin brothers, Ousseynou and Assane, developed an identical condition that made their legs curve outward at the knee...
Her Dreams Interrupted: Gnilane’s Story
When she was 15 years old, a small lump appeared on Gnilane’s face. Thinking it would one day go away, she didn’t let it dim her passion...
Hope Shines Through
When she was just a baby, her parents noticed a small lump growing above her left eye. By the time she was 5 years old...
A Lifetime of Change
Fatimata’s Story: Khady, 18-years-old, is the youngest child in a big family and hopes to one day have a large family of her own. “At least...
Memories of Mercy: Toffa’s Story
For many people in developed countries, the growth of cataracts clouding their vision means a trip to the...
Memories of Mercy: Emmanoel’s Story
It’s been over 40 years since our mission of hope and healing was launched with a simple dream, but since then,...
Memories of Mercy: Lucrech’s Story
In 2013 Mercy Ships served off the coast of the Republic of Congo. During the Africa Mercy’s 10-month stay in the...
A Smile Repaired. A Life Restored.
Aminata was born with a cleft lip, and other kids would make fun of the sway she spoke and ate. She became withdrawn...
A Journey From Pain to Promise
When Diacko was a baby, others in his village would regularly stop his mother, Youma, just to tell her how...
Going the Extra Mile
Paul Bernard’s Story: The air was warm and thick in the room where three-year-old Paul Bernard and his older...
A Triumphant Homecoming for Diacko
When Diacko was a baby, others in his village would regularly stop his mother, Youma, just to tell her how beautiful he was...
Memories of Mercy: Noely’s Story
For over 40 years, Mercy Ships volunteers and supporters have worked endlessly to provide safe, quality medical...
Healing for Houleye
Khadiatou watches her 5-year-old niece having fun with her friends. The little girl beams as she chases the other...
Healing Birane’s Smile
Birane was born with a cleft lip that made it difficult to eat and speak properly — and harder to express the joyful spirit...
Double the Hope this Giving Tuesday
Thanks to a matching gift, all donations this Giving Tuesday will double in impact to provide life-changing surgeries...
Double Trouble. Twice the Joy.
Twin brothers, Ousseynou and Assane, developed an identical condition that made their legs curve outward at the knee...
Her Dreams Interrupted: Gnilane’s Story
When she was 15 years old, a small lump appeared on Gnilane’s face. Thinking it would one day go away, she didn’t let it dim her passion...
Hope Shines Through
When she was just a baby, her parents noticed a small lump growing above her left eye. By the time she was 5 years old...
A Lifetime of Change
Fatimata’s Story: Khady, 18-years-old, is the youngest child in a big family and hopes to one day have a large...