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\n\t\t\tThey are daughters, wives, mothers, sons, and fathers. Behind every face, there’s a name and a heart that holds a dream. Here are their stories.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
After a severe burn left her arm contracted, young Musu received life-changing surgery aboard the Global Mercy. Now healed, she’s back in school, full of confidence and hope for the future.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t The day of Armella’s birth was a celebratory occasion, but a growth behind her ear became a cause for concern. This Christmas, fill a tiny heart with love!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t Marion was born with an umbilical hernia; a condition that had grown more severe overtime. Learn more about her transformation!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t For Mamadou, receiving a free surgery changed his life as he could see things so clearly for the first time.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t No one should feel isolated from their community because they can’t access medical care. Help us bring hope and healing to those in need. 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\n\t\t\tA Mercy Ships Christmas Miracle: Armella’s Healing Ignites Hope<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tUmbilical Hernia: Marion’s Story<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tNew Vision and New Life for Mamadou<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tResilience in the Face of Pain: Lucy’s Story<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\tHer surgery to remove a tumor lasted 5 hours, requiring a team of 4 surgeons and scrub nurses – and it was a success!\n\t\t<\/a>\n
\n\t\t\tThe real change comes when we all work together.\t<\/h2>\n\t
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