The Mercy Ships Programme - Dr. John Rhodes
Thu, Nov 20th 2014 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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Doctor Rhodes, assisted by his wife, gave us an excellent presentation on the work of this charity. He thanked us for the donations we made a few years ago (perhaps it's time for us make further donations?) and went on to explain the significance of the use of a ship as a mobile hospital. Their only ship - the Africa Mercy - was rebuilt from it's previous role as a train ferry in Scandinavia. He explained that all the staff and crew are volunteers - and even have to pay their way!
As it happens, we saw the Africa Mercy being rebuilt on the Tyne when we enjoyed a trip down the river back in July 2006.
Visit the Mercy Ships website.
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