Dahlia from Madagascar served on board our ship for a couple of years as the galley team leader. 

Dr. Payam Afzali is a maxillofacial surgeon from the United States. He served on board our hospital ship in Senegal, and highly recommends volunteering. 

Many Mercy Ships volunteers serve over and over again on board our hospital ship. Nurse Amy Wilderspin isn’t put off by the idea of having to pay her way or raise support to volunteer. 

For our orthopedic patients, surgery is just the first step, followed by challenging physical therapy. Volunteer physical therapist Rachel Fung describes the process. 

Like all moms, Larissa dreamed of a bright future for her 4-year-old son Tresor. But cataracts were stealing his eyesight.