The Mercyship: Support Eric's Service in Madagascar

I’m Eric, a nursing student at Belmont Abbey College with a heart for service and a calling rooted in faith. I was raised in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and my path to nursing began after a spiritual turning point and a heartfelt realization that I was made to care for others. I was inspired by my emergency room nurse cousin and driven by a deep sense of compassion, and I was one of the first students selected for Mercy Ships’ Student Nursing Program, The Mercyship.

This summer, I’ll travel to Madagascar to support patient care aboard a hospital ship and witness firsthand how healing goes beyond the physical. I hope to work in emergency medicine and eventually become a nurse practitioner to serve even more patients with skill, empathy, and purpose.

Mercy Ships has been providing life changing surgeries since 1978 and I am honored to take part in this mission this summer. By donating you are helping me become a part of this amazing journey and becoming a part of it yourself. Healthcare is a human right and something Mercy Ships is bringing to those who do not have access to it like we do.

What drew me to Mercy Ships:

“I’ve never even been on a cruise, let alone out of the country. But when I saw the work Mercy Ships does—bringing surgery to people who can’t just drive to an urgent care—I knew I wanted to be part of that.”

What I hope to gain from the program:

“I want to gain a new perspective—not just put myself in someone’s shoes, but actually walk where they walk and learn what they live.”

I’m honored to be one of five students chosen to serve with Mercy Ships this summer. Any extra funds I raise will support my fellow students and help deliver life-changing surgical care.

By donating, you become part of this incredible journey, helping to ensure that countless individuals receive the medical care they deserve. Together, we can bring hope to the hopeless and transform lives. Any donation helps and if you cannot donate a simple share helps out tremendously. Thank you for your generosity!