Fundraise for Mercy Ships
Start your fundraiser
Ready to turn your passion into impact?
However you choose to fundraise, you’re not doing it alone. Our team is here to help you plan, promote, and celebrate your fundraiser every step of the way.
Run a race. Celebrate a birthday. Take on a challenge. Bring your friends together.
However you choose to fundraise, you can help make life-changing surgery possible for people across Africa.
Your idea. Their Opportunity for Surgery.
Every fundraiser begins with something simple: an idea you care about. A birthday. A 5K. A bake sale. A personal challenge. Whatever you choose, the people around you can become part of it too, helping support free, specialized surgery and healthcare training alongside African professionals.
What will you do?
Choose your way to fundraise
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Birthday
Ask for donations instead of gifts.
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Challenge or race
Run, ride, swim, or push yourself for a cause.
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Wedding
Celebrate your day by giving back.
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Milestone
Mark an anniversary, retirement, or big birthday.
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In memory of
Honor someone's life with a fundraiser in their name.
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Collect together
Team up with your school, church, or workplace.
Starting is simple
100% personal. Your fundraiser can celebrate, challenge, or mark whatever matters to you.
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Choose your idea
Birthday, challenge, celebration, or something completely your own. Then set your campaign name, goal, and duration.
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Create your page
Give your fundraiser a name, set a goal and make it yours.
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Share it
Invite friends, family and colleagues to get behind you.
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See your impact grow
Track your progress as donations come in, and see the real surgeries and stories your fundraiser makes possible.
Why start a fundraiser
Fundraising isn’t just for professionals. It’s for anyone who wants to turn a birthday, a challenge, or a celebration into something bigger. It’s a personal way to bring your friends, family, and community into the Mercy Ships mission with you.
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You can help make surgery possible
The money you raise helps support free, specialized surgical care for patients who may otherwise struggle to access the treatment they need.
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You bring others into the mission
Your fundraiser gives friends, family and colleagues a simple way to take part alongside you.
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Your impact can reach further
Mercy Ships combines surgical care with training and education alongside healthcare professionals, helping strengthen care for future patients too.
Existing Campaigns
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What your fundraising can achieve
Every fundraiser becomes part of something bigger. Together, Mercy Ships supporters, volunteers, healthcare professionals and partners have helped make possible:
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128,800+ life-changing surgical procedures provided
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56,500+ Professionals trained in their area of expertise
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14+ African nations partnered with
FAQs
How do I start a fundraiser for Mercy Ships?
Set up your fundraiser in a few minutes by choosing your occasion, setting a goal, and sharing your link — our team can walk you through it if you'd like help getting started.
Do I need a target amount?
No, but setting a goal often helps motivate donors — you can always adjust it as your fundraiser grows.
How do I share my fundraiser?
Share your fundraiser link directly with friends and family, or post it on social media — every share helps more people discover your cause.
Is fundraising secure?
Yes. All donations are processed through secure, encrypted payment systems, and every gift is tracked and acknowledged.
Can I fundraise in my country?
Fundraising tools currently vary by country — reach out to your local Mercy Ships office and we'll help you find the best way to get started.
