Since 1978 Mercy Ships have deployed state of the art hospital ships to 14 countries in Africa to provide medical aid and safe surgery to some of the five billion people globally who would otherwise have no access to such treatment.
Mercy Ships community fundraising executive Sue Moore will talk about the work of Mercy Ships at the next meeting of Tewantin Noosa Probus Club.
“Every day both children and adults die from causes that can easily be treated here in Australia. One in eight children die before they reach school age,“ Sue said.
“Our ships are staffed by a team of global volunteer professionals who selflessly provide free life-changing surgeries. They also train and upskill local healthcare professionals so that they can continue providing support to those who need it most.
“Last year Mercy ships delivered 11 40-foot shipping containers with much needed supplies, worth nearly $2 million, to public hospitals in the Pacific Nations of PNG, Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue and Tokelau.“
Sue Moore will be guest speaker on Tuesday 24 May at the club meeting held in the bistro at the Tewantin Noosa RSL Club with morning tea at 10am before the meeting at 10.30am.
Club president Joan Page said the club offered fun and friendship for all retirees in the Noosa shire.
“We meet at the RSL in Tewantin on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 10 for 10.30 starting with morning tea ($5) followed by an interesting guest speaker and a brief meeting,” Joan said.
“After the meeting, we enjoy games of trivia followed by an optional lunch so members and visitors can continue to socialise.
“During the month, we have regular outings, weekly lunches and lots of activities to suit all interests and levels of fitness.“
Visitors welcome. Phone Christine Hartley on 5442 7397.
