Adam’s Story

Adam from Manchester volunteered to join the crew of MS Africa Mercy, a hospital ship run almost entirely by volunteers that tours Africa offering life-changing medical assistance to people who, without it, would have no opportunity to cure their condition.

Adam recalls that he can’t remember how many life-changing and life-altering procedures have been carried out on the ship since he joined it – or how many lives have been changed for the better…

Adam’s role on the ship was to be the ship’s chief cook and he and his team daily fed 400 crew and medical staff and countless patients. “I cook from the heart” says Adam, “and I can’t tell you how pleasing it is to be complimented and praised by the crew for my cooking, or to see the patients digging in to my food with a will.”

Adam strongly encourages all young people to do as he has done and “Follow your dreams by volunteering. It’s so worthwhile,” he says, “and has strengthened both my faith and my belief in humankind.” “And I couldn’t have done it without the Bursary Fund,” he says, “thank you all so very much”.

Project Organiser: Mercy Ships