A Burden Lifted
Surgeries begin in Sierra Leone Emmanuel walked up the gangway of the Global Mercy, filled with cautious hope. After years of struggle, the 43-year-old was about to receive surgery that …
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The Power of Radical Generosity
Celebrating Giving Tuesday 2023 Every year Giving Tuesday gives all of us the chance to “unleash the power of radical generosity” through compassion and change. Giving Tuesday 2023 is on …
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New Mercies: Diane Rickard
Telling the Stories of Mercy Ships Diane Rickard first joined Mercy Ships in 1982 doing public relations for the organization. Now, with a Mercy Ships history that spans 40 years, …
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Father is first patient in Sierra Leone to receive life-transforming surgery on board Mercy Ship
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 — A 43-year-old man who feared he would have to live with a tumor on his face for life was the first patient to …
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New Mercies: Dr. Sandra Lako
Serving the People of Sierra Leone Sandra Lako was born in The Netherlands but grew up on board the Anastasis where she spent much time playing with patients in the …
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Passing on the Healing: Hawa’s Story
An aspiring nurse from Sierra Leone carefully made her way up the gangway of the Global Mercy. Though she had never served on board, this was not the first time …
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New Mercies: Shawn Thompson
Making the Mission His Own It was a family day trip to tour the Caribbean Mercy off the coast of North Carolina that changed Shawn Thompson’s life. On that tour, …
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The Global Mercy arrives in Sierra Leone
Volunteers bringing hope and healing The long-awaited day of hope and healing has arrived as the Global Mercy sailed into the port of Freetown, Sierra Leone, on August 22. It was a …
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Training that Saves Lives
Dr. Camara’s Story As a young boy, Dr. Abraham Camara was puzzled when relatives, friends, and neighbors came to seek medical help from his father, a high school teacher. “He …
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Sierra Leoneans Welcome the Global Mercy into Port of Freetown
GARDEN VALLEY, TEXAS, August 24, 2023 – In response to an invitation from H.E. President Julius Maada Bio, Freetown has welcomed a Mercy Ships’ hospital ship, marking the sixth instance …
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