Mercy Ships

Mercy Ships “A Transformational Journey” Miami Signature Event Wins Widespread Support

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205496056/en/
    Mercy Ships celebrates at 'The Transformational Journey' event alongside presenting sponsors inGroup International.
  • From (L to R): Kees-Jan de Maa, Media Director, inCruises; Michael Hutchison, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, inGroup International; Cecilia Villa, Vice President of Resource Development, Mercy Ships; Simone Jones, Director of New Business Development, Mercy Ships; Clark Rachuig, Corporate Development Manager, Mercy Ships; Heather Hutchison, Michael Hutchinson’s wife.
  • Special acknowledgements are extended to Mercy Ships supporters from the Sierra Leone Consulate and the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Office.
  • These funds will provide the much-needed support for Mercy Ships’ patients as they prepare for their surgery and as they recover post-procedure.

Presidio Helps Mercy Ships Improve Access to Medical Care for Communities in Need

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Hospitals, Telecommunications, Health Technology, Networks, Internet, Health, General Health, MV Global Mercy, System, Mercy Ships, Patient, Nursing, Volunteering, Radiology, Senior, Tourism, Presidio

Presidio , a leading global digital services and solution provider, today announced the completion of an entire network transformation for Mercy Ships' new Global Mercy non-profit hospital ship to bring life-saving medical services to developing countries.

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  • Presidio , a leading global digital services and solution provider, today announced the completion of an entire network transformation for Mercy Ships' new Global Mercy non-profit hospital ship to bring life-saving medical services to developing countries.
  • Presidio provides the Global Mercy with cutting edge technology that allows for empowered medical consultations, improved dockside capabilities and volunteer experiences and enables the ship to serve more patients through seamless access to remote specialists.
  • “The Global Mercy is our first purpose-built medical ship.
  • “The Global Mercy project demonstrates the transformative potential of technology in bridging healthcare gaps in developing nations,” said Waheed Choudhry, Senior Vice President, Presidio.

Mercy Ships' Signature Event - "A Transformational Journey"

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Nursing, Surgery, Hospitals, Maritime, Transport, Philanthropy, Practice Management, Managed Care, Health, Foundation, Hope, Mercy, Mercy Ships, Tourism

Embark on a transformational journey at Mercy Ships’ inaugural signature event where you will be transported to Africa through an immersive visual experience like no other.

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  • Embark on a transformational journey at Mercy Ships’ inaugural signature event where you will be transported to Africa through an immersive visual experience like no other.
  • Mercy Ships operates hospital ships that deliver free surgeries and other healthcare services to those with little access to safe medical care.
  • For the past three decades Mercy Ships has focused entirely on partnering with Africa nations.
  • The event will unite partners and investors, global entrepreneurs, community leaders and philanthropists with a common vision of amplifying our collective impact where hope and healing become reality.

Woman Reunited With the Nurse Who Helped Save Her Life 30 Years Ago

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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A woman was reunited this week with a nurse who saved her life 30 years ago as she volunteers for the same charity that her rescuers were from.

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  • A woman was reunited this week with a nurse who saved her life 30 years ago as she volunteers for the same charity that her rescuers were from.
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    Catherine Conteh reunited with the nurse, Aly Hogarth-Hall, who helped save her life 30 years ago.
  • Aly Hogarth-Hall and Dr Keith Thomson were touring Princess Christian Maternity Hospital when Aly heard a woman in pain.
  • “I didn't know what to do, so I thought, I'll pray for this woman and hand it over to God.”
    As Aly’s prayer ended, 30 years ago, amazingly, help arrived.

Sierra Leoneans Welcome Newest Mercy Ship, the Global Mercy® into Port of Freetown

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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President Julius Maada Bio, Freetown has welcomed a Mercy Ships’ hospital ship, marking the sixth instance of the collaboration between Mercy Ships and the government of Sierra Leone.

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  • President Julius Maada Bio, Freetown has welcomed a Mercy Ships’ hospital ship, marking the sixth instance of the collaboration between Mercy Ships and the government of Sierra Leone.
  • This time it is the Global Mercy® the world’s largest non-governmental hospital ship, which has docked at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay.
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    Sierra Leoneans welcome the Global Mercy.
  • This collaboration with Mercy Ships reflects our vision for a resilient healthcare system in Sierra Leone.

New hybrid ro-ro ships ordered for Stena Line

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has designed and ordered two hybrid cargo ships from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in Weihai.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has designed and ordered two hybrid cargo ships from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in Weihai.
  • The ships can be powered by methanol or conventional fuel and have been developed in line with future environmental requirements, for example by using batteries as a future means of propulsion.
  • The vessels have been specially designed for Stena Line's route between Belfast and Heysham on the Irish Sea and therefore have enhanced maneuverability.
  • Stena RoRo is responsible for the contract and construction of the NewMax vessels and delivery is scheduled for 2025.

New hybrid ro-ro ships ordered for Stena Line

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Ship, Methanol, MV Global Mercy, Roll-on/roll-off, Stena Line, Mercy Ships, Transport, Shipbuilding, Heysham Port

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has designed and ordered two hybrid cargo ships from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in Weihai.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has designed and ordered two hybrid cargo ships from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in Weihai.
  • The ships can be powered by methanol or conventional fuel and have been developed in line with future environmental requirements, for example by using batteries as a future means of propulsion.
  • The vessels have been specially designed for Stena Line's route between Belfast and Heysham on the Irish Sea and therefore have enhanced maneuverability.
  • Stena RoRo is responsible for the contract and construction of the NewMax vessels and delivery is scheduled for 2025.

First-ever surgery on board the Global Mercy®

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Four-year-old Amadou was the first patient to receive a surgery on board the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy® today.

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  • Four-year-old Amadou was the first patient to receive a surgery on board the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy® today.
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    Amadou, the first patient to receive surgery on the Global Mercy®, approaches the ship with his caregiver, Mariatou.
  • In this first surgery, Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Rachel Buckingham was assisted by Pediatric Surgeon, Andrew Wainwright, also from the Oxford University Trust.
  • Each year, more than 3,000 volunteer professionals from over 60 countries serve on board the world’s two largest non-governmental hospital ships, the Africa Mercy® and the Global Mercy®.

Designed with purpose — The Global Mercy® arrives in Dakar ready to serve the people of Senegal and The Gambia with surgical expertise and training

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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The newest Mercy Ship, the Global Mercy® arrived in Dakar, Senegal on February 14, 2023.

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  • The newest Mercy Ship, the Global Mercy® arrived in Dakar, Senegal on February 14, 2023.
  • While the ship hosted surgical training in Senegal in 2022, this year marks the first time that specialized surgeries will take place on this newly built hospital ship.
  • This field service will include partnership with ministries of health in both Senegal and The Gambia, serving both countries through the port of Dakar.
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    The Global Mercy® arrives in Dakar, Senegal ready to serve the people of Senegal and The Gambia.

The William, Jeff & Jennifer Gross Family Foundation Donates Record $22.7 Million to Non-Profits in 2022

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The William, Jeff & Jennifer Gross Family Foundation, the charity founded by renowned investor and philanthropist Bill Gross and his son and daughter, announced that it donated a total of $22,725,000 to 58 local and global non-profits in 2022, the most ever donated in a single year by a Bill Gross foundation. Recipients included Mercy Ships, Doctors Without Borders, African Women Rising, Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, and several other Orange County, national and international recipients.

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  • "Jennifer, Jeff and I are pleased to donate to organizations helping people during these extraordinarily challenging times," said Mr.
  • Gross established the PIMCO Foundation, which has since expanded to three global PIMCO Foundations that have granted more than $49 million to support nonprofit organizations worldwide.
  • Overseen by executives of the $1.74 trillion-asset PIMCO, the PIMCO Foundation has assets of $123.8 million, compared to more than $450 million in the Gross Family Foundation, which has annually donated $17 million to more than $22 million since its founding in 2018.
  • The following non-profits received donations of more than $1 million from the William, Jeff & Jennifer Gross Family Foundation in 2022:
    Other recipients of donations included: