A NEW JOURNEY IN LIFE 
When I think about access to medical and surgical treatment, I consider myself quite fortunate that I do have extensive access to it. When I think about being excluded, or even ostracised, I do not think about a medical condition being associated with it. Samantha Clarke's comments introduced us to Mercy Ships through the eyes of these concepts. Samantha has taken an extremely interesting path towards making a difference to the world and helping people.
Mercy Ships has a history which begins from 1976. They rely on volunteers who assess and operate on patients in West Africa, who have lived very harsh lives, with severe medical conditions. Having care and medical attention on you , will transform your life, as it did for Annica. Her personality emerged after years of being unable to look after herself and engage with others in the community.
Every aspect of the lives of these patients is taken care of, even nutrition. In the year 2025, 6,860 and more surgeries have occurred. New goals are being set by Mercy Ships to build a new hospital ship (based on donations from private sources) and getting medical help to people in West Africa. If you want to discover more information about Mercy Ships you can go to www.mercyships.org.au. Making change in the world is an adventure, and our presenter, Samantha Clarke demonstrated this so well. The path she had trod symbolises an openness to all that is beneficial in the world. It was a fascinating evening for all those present.