In the summer of 2013 I had the opportunity to travel to South Africa. While I was there, I experienced a totally different way of life. I was struck by how much we take for granted. I wished to be able to do something to help them. I hoped that one day I would have the chance to help people the way I wanted to the first time I went to Africa. Mercy Ship has given me the opportunity to help. Although I will not be performing surgeries or looking after patients, while on board I will be contributing by working in the kitchen preparing the meals. If by preparing meals I help this worthwhile endeavour, then I see this as my chance to make a difference.
I have signed up for 3 months aboard the Mercy Ship. This means I pay crew fees every month to cover my food, lodging and insurance. ( I also have to pay for my flights and all those little things that you barely think about like toiletries. For this reason I'm trying to raise approximately $1700 per month for my time on the ship, including the cost of my flight. You can help by donating to Mercy Ships under my project #3780.
I have signed up for 3 months aboard the Mercy Ship. This means I pay crew fees every month to cover my food, lodging and insurance. ( I also have to pay for my flights and all those little things that you barely think about like toiletries. For this reason I'm trying to raise approximately $1700 per month for my time on the ship, including the cost of my flight. You can help by donating to Mercy Ships under my project #3780.
As a resident of Canada, you cannot donate to me directly (at least not if you want a tax receipt), but rather must donate to the charitable organization. If you like the idea of helping me out, please continue reading, and I'll give you some options. Mercy Ships Canada will issue a tax receipt to all donors at year end.
Donate by cheque (via mail):
Cheques must be made payable to "Mercy Ships". On a separate note or on the memo line, you can suggest where funds are to go, indicating project number (3780). No personal name should appear anywhere on the cheque. Mail the cheque and note to:
Mercy Ships Canada
Unit 5 - 3318 Oak St.
Victoria, BC V8X 1R1
Unit 5 - 3318 Oak St.
Victoria, BC V8X 1R1
Donate over the phone:
Call toll-free at 1-866-900-7447 or locally at 250-381-2160 to set up regular debit or credit card donations.
Donate online:
Mercy Ships Canada is able to accept donations for project funds through their online giving programs, by cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or monthly Direct Debit.
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