It’s a joy to transform lives through free surgeries onboard our hospital ship.  But there are many we simply can’t help.  A volunteer nurse shared her experience.

It was a beautiful Hawaiian day.  Two young pilots, Dave and Sydnie were getting flight time off the coast. 

We’re often impressed by the courage of our patients.   Listen as physiotherapist Aisling Russell describes a special little patient.

Volunteer Laurin deals with the mechanical side of our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy.  But he was asked to be part of a team to escort a patient named Sambany back home after a free surgery to remove a 16-pound tumor.  It was quite an experience!   

Florida police office Bobby White responded to a complaint about youth playing basketball too loudly.  But he didn’t scold the kids or break up the game.  Instead, he joined them and promised to come back for a re-match. 

Go with me today to the recovery ward of the Mercy Ship. Imagine you are a five-year-old child recovering from congenital cataract surgery. You will soon see for the very first time...

There’s an amazing multi-generational community located in the heart of Easthampton, Massachusetts.  It’s called Treehouse, and it’s the brainchild of Judy Cockerton. 

Sandy Hewitt is a volunteer pharmacist onboard our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy.  It’s really a floating community of mercy-givers.  Listen as Sandy explains what she likes about it.

She was sure she had a toothache.  Thirteen-year-old Isabella couldn’t think of any other reason for her cheek to swell so quickly.  It distorted her face.  She says, “People were saying, ‘Don’t come near, I don’t want your disease!’”

As many as 30 service personnel and veterans are laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery on any given weekday.   Each funeral service includes an honor guard, a rifle volley, taps, a folded American flag … and one more thing … comforting words from an Arlington Lady.