Parents want the best for their children. But what if they can’t afford even basic healthcare? Three-year-old Romino’s parents were facing that very question. Romino’s legs were terribly misshapened.

Nicole Pugh has volunteered with Mercy Ships since 2012. She serves as Assistant Manager in the Human Resources Department onboard our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy. She describes how her experience and how it’s changed her.

An elderly couple couldn’t afford to pay their veterinary bills for their 14-year-old dachshund, Otto. So, they took him to a shelter, with a note explaining his medical problems and asking that he be put to sleep.

The first day patients board the Africa Mercy is an exciting day! But those first moments can be overwhelming for patients.

Many crewmembers participate in Mercy Ministries during their free time. One group visited the Mercy Ships HOPE Center, our outpatient recovery center. Listen a Keith Brinkman shares a humorous response to a story.

Suzy Mellen and her daughter were at a McDonald’s restaurant. Suddenly police surrounded them and arrested Suzy for the murder of her ex-boyfriend.

Volunteer Matt Tveite serves as a Field Security Officer onboard our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy. His job includes going with assessment teams on upcountry trips. Listen as he describes how he heard about Mercy Ships.

At the seasoned age of 65, most people think of slowing down … but NOT Dan Hier! He volunteered for seven consecutive summer projects on our former Mercy Ship, the Anastasis. With toolkit in hand, he helped with massive renovation jobs.

Sir Nicholas was a Jewish stockbroker in London. During World War II, he abandoned everything to help Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi occupation.

Marta Chase volunteered as a nurse onboard our hospital ship. Listen as Marta describes working with cleft lip babies.