Ella Hawthorne, Ophthalmic Team Manager
Ella’s role is vital to the hospital ship work. She not only set up the eye clinic on the new hospital ship Global Mercy, she now leads the clinical eye team on board.
Why I volunteer with Mercy Ships.
Every day in the Mercy Ships Eye Clinic looks a little different, but on average we see more than 40 patients for pre-operative assessments daily on the Global Mercy, and about 80% are scheduled for surgery.
“My first months with Mercy Ships have been wonderful and challenging, but ultimately it was all leading up to the start of the surgical schedule.
Witnessing the life-changing moment when someone can see again, made all the hard work, late nights, and planning completely worth it!
You can be part of Ella's support team
All donations to help Ella’s volunteer service with Mercy Ships are tax deductible – simply tap Join My Support Crew – and help Ella make the world of difference.
