THE BLACKBURNS

Warrie and I served on our hospital ship in Africa from 1994 to 2007, and then as a family from 2017 to 2020 (Covid). From 2007 to 2017, we served at our Texas office, with Warrie working with our leadership team, and I was directing our ship school remotely. From 2020 to present, Warrie has worked with our international chaplaincy team, and I have been supporting our teachers and leaders in our ship school from Texas. I occasionally go to the ship to help with various scho

Merry Christmas from our home office in Texas! Getting 17-year-old girls to pose for a family Christmas photo is no easy task, so instead, we’re sharing a special memory from Christmas 2008—the year the twins were born. We’re deeply grateful for your presence in our lives as we’ve had the privilege of serving with Mercy Ships, both on board and from Texas. This season, we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Everything else is just a beaut

Born with a growth that weighed down her head and no access to safe surgery, little Armella faced an uncertain future. Her mother prayed for a miracle; she just wanted her daughter to be okay. When the #AfricaMercy docked in Toamasina, Madagascar, everything changed. Through generous people like you and the dedication of #MercyShips volunteers, Armella received life-changing surgery. Today, she can lift her head high in joy, health, and hope. 'Tis the season to celebrate th

Found as a newborn on a roadside in Kenya and adopted into a family from the UK, Becky’s life has come full circle. She is now back in Africa as a rehab team leader on the #GlobalMercy . Using her skills as an occupational therapist and her passion for fulfilling her life’s purpose, she helps transform lives while weaving creativity into patient care. Watch her inspiring story! #MercyShips #HopeAndHealing Subscribe to Mercy Ships on YouTube Visit MercyShips.org : https://w

The renewed memorandum of agreement between these two faith-based charities enables Mercy Ships to extend their reach further inland to a broader spectrum of the population across Africa, bolstered by MAF's logistical support. This partnership, launched in Madagascar, will enable teams to access hard-to-reach areas and transport patients in need of critical surgical interventions. This collaboration provides opportunities for those in the most remote and inaccessible regions