Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Goes Global With Mercy Ships
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Partners with Mercy Ship Supports Free Medical Treatment on Hospital Ship for Those In Need Globally
Atlanta GA (January 4, 2021) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Atlanta Alumnae Chapter invites the public to join a virtual zoom webinar to bring awareness of and raise funding for the work of Mercy Ships on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at noon. The purpose of the webinar is to bring awareness to the crucial services the health organization provides for patients largely from the continent of Africa.
With the theme “Healing Our People Everywhere”, Mercy Ships is the largest nongovernmental hospital ship in the world.It provides access to state-of-the-art medical care to patients as well as provides training and empowering local doctors in Africa.According to Mercy Ships materials it brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor by mobilizing people and resources worldwide and serving all people without regard to race, gender and religion. The Hospital Ship has surgeons, nurses and professionals and its work has been endorsed over the years by leaders around the world.
The program highlights for the virtual meeting on Saturday include presentations and testimonials by Mercy Ship speakers Caroline and Beth Kirchner and Dr. Gary Parker. Delta Sigma Theta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter participants include International Awareness Committee Chair Dr. Erness Hill, Health Committee Chair Dr. Elaine Archie Booker, Chaplain Merchuria Williams, and Chapter President Andrea L. Morgan.
“The International Awareness and Health Committees have been diligently working to present this webinar to educate members of our sorority and the community on the free health services available through Mercy Ships to those who most need it,” said Atlanta Alumnae President Morgan. “Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has always been at the forefront when it comes to addressing health concerns of the community.”
About Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Atlanta Alumnae Chapter
Founded in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, is a non-profit organization with more than 250,000 initiated members who have provided assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter, under the leadership of Chapter President Andrea L. Morgan, continues to be a dynamic and vital force in the development and implementation of outstanding public service programs and projects which have benefited the Atlanta community. The chapter supports the needs of high school seniors with annual scholarships and holds annual forums for National Aids Day, Alzheimer’s education and Voter education. Visit the website at www.atlantaalumnaedst.org for additional information.
About Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships helps provide free lifesaving surgeries for people where medical care is nearly non-existent. The state-of-the-art floating hospitals enable volunteer surgeons and medical professionals to provide lifesaving surgical procedures in a safe, sterile environment — with clean water, reliable electricity, and monitored care center. Together they bringing hope and healing to places where it was previously out of reach. Mercy Ship works to heal cleft conditions and facial tumors where specialized surgery does not exist. It provides free corrective surgeries for many conditions children and adults suffer globally. ###
