For those of you who do not know me, the thought of putting on sports gear and going exercising was like a dog reaction to being taken to the kennels. For all these Years, I have been making fun of all the “fitness fanatics” and ignoring the warning signs and kind gesture reminder from family and friends to sort myself out. Wake up calls are some of the hardest things to face but dealing with them and facing your demons, putting in the massive hard work and efforts, reaping the rewards puts you on that unexplainable high and drive to continue. So, I have signed up for the Year Running event in Geneva on 08th December to hit my first personal goal. https://escalade.ch/

Now enough about me. One the most amazing things about the Shipping industry is the opportunity to constantly meet new people, build relationships and networks which some of whom become lifelong friends. The industry over last few years has hugely contributed and supported MERCY SHIPS, an amazing Charity which provides more than 2,000 free surgical interventions and 8,000 dental treatments to those without access in developing countries. Mercy Ships also works with host nations to help fill the gaps in healthcare systems through training opportunities and infrastructure projects.

Since 1990, Mercy Ships has focused most of its efforts towards the African continent. Through the deployment of the two world’s largest civilian hospital ships, the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy¸ Mercy Ships offers holistic support to developing nations striving to make healthcare accessible for all, where all the staff onboard are volunteering all their expertise from Surgeons, to Nurses to the catering staff. For more information please have a look at their website https://mercyships.ch/en/

To give something back to the Industry and this amazing Charity, I would like to raise anywhere between GBP 5,000 – 10,000. I know it’s we are in a very short time frame, but im fully confident this is possible and would really appreciate any support.

Thank you very much for your time and support

Chris Triff