The Mercyship: Support Caroline’s Service in Madagascar

Help Me Bring Healing and Hope with Mercy Ships!

Hi, I’m Caroline Gutierrez — a nursing student with a heart for service and a mission to make a difference. I’ve been given the incredible opportunity to join Mercy Ships, a global charity that provides free, life-changing surgeries to people in Africa who otherwise have no access to healthcare.

This summer, I’ll serve aboard the Africa Mercy in Madagascar as part of Mercy Ships’ inaugural Student Nursing Program, where I’ll support medical missions and grow as a caregiver and cross-cultural nurse.

Your donation will help cover the costs of this mission trip and support Mercy Ships’ work, including:

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.

A little about me:

I’m a rising senior nursing student at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. My journey hasn’t been easy — I’ve overcome ADHD, early substance abuse, and now walk proudly in recovery, four years sober.

I enjoy serving as a Resident Assistant on my college campus, learning in the clinical field with my nursing classmates, I love flowers and everything nature-focused, fostering my wonderful friendships, and spending valuable time with my loving family. My Catholic faith and passion for helping others have led me to pursue a career in nursing, where I hope to specialize in labor and delivery. Now, I feel called to serve on this mission of hope and healing.

Every gift—big or small—brings us one step closer to changing lives. Thank you for supporting this journey of faith, service, and healing.

With gratitude,

Caroline