Tag Archive for: Plastics

Running Free: Abubakarr’s Journey To Healing Through Mercy Ships
Blog, BlogFrom the moment Abubakarr took his first steps, it was clear no shoe would ever fit his feet. Running, jumping, and slipping on shoes are second nature for most children. But for 6-year-old Abubakarr from Sierra Leone, these simple joys were out of reach as he was born with an extra toe on each foot.

“Doctor of the Ward”: David’s Journey with Mercy Ships
Blog, BlogNow 12 years old, David's journey began in the quiet village of Sama Nywalinga, nestled at the end of a long, dusty road, 120 miles from Sierra Leone's second-largest town of Bo. His world changed forever when, at just a year old, a boiling pot of water spilled on him in a tragic accident.

Teen Burn Survivor Can Wear Shoes for First Time After Life-Changing Surgery
Press releaseTOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR, MAY 5, 2025: A 14-year-old boy can finally wear shoes for the first time in his life after safe surgery from international charity Mercy Ships corrected severe burn injuries that left his foot fused to his ankle.
