Mercy, Mercy Me

Recently, the Choice offices went to a Fat Tuesday-themed industry event sponsored by Mercy Ships, a global charity that operates a fleet of hospital ships in developing nations. The at-the-door donations benefited the Haiti earthquake victims and earned each guest purple, green, and gold Mardi Gras bead necklaces, all without incurring any indecent exposure fines. Adding to the ambiance was a live band playing bayou-worthy tunes to tap your foot to while admiring the stunning international photography that was on display. The prints were from a recent trip to West Africa, one of the poverty stricken areas the charity mobilizes people and resources to in order to provide surgical procedures and health care. Facial reconstructions from tumors, repair of cleft lips and palates, oral care, and treatment for corneal growths are only a few of the services Mercy Ships offers which can give patients back their hope and confidence. The ‘Nawlins night was capped off by a silent auction with the highest bidding guests leaving with the prized photographs and every guest with the inspiration of the charity's ambitious cause.