The Mercyship: Support Emma’s Service in Madagascar

I’m Emma, a nursing student at Belmont Abbey College with a heart for global service and a faith-driven approach to care. I was inspired by childhood experiences with hospitalized family members and the example of a Mercy Ships surgeon, so I’m pursuing a career in NICU nursing. This summer, I will join Mercy Ships’ pilot program, The MercyShip, spending two weeks in Madagascar to support patient recovery, shadow volunteer nurses, and deepen my understanding of how faith and care intersect on a global scale.

Mercy Ships began their mission to provide hope and healing to those in need in 1978. Each year, they send hospital ships filled with volunteer medical professionals who selflessly provide life-changing surgeries to

children and adults who otherwise would go without. Together, they are saving lives.

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.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps fuel this vital work. Join me in supporting Mercy Ships and be a part of something truly transformative. If you cannot donate at this time, please share. Thank you for your generosity!