Thank you, Carnival Cruises, our generous donors, tireless volunteers, and, let’s not forget, the weather gods for making this morning’s donation delivery to Kiriwina a resounding success!
Our brave band of Village Birth Attendants (VBAs) embarked on quite the epic trek yesterday, journeying to the other side of the island to collect these donations. Pictured are the incredible Carnival staff, some wonderful familiar faces we met on our last voyage, with head VBAS: Dulcie Nelson, Dorcas Nusabu, and Bessie Simai. We’re also thrilled to introduce our new Cruise Ship Dispatching Officer, Nason Mark! The other two VBAs who joined this heroic expedition managed to dodge the photo op.
A massive thank you to Carnival Cruises, and a special shoutout to Simone and Lynne for guiding us through the transition from P&O, and to Bev, who kept half of these donations meant for the February delivery stored until they could leave on this cruise. Plus, kudos to the ship staff who safeguarded our precious cargo on its journey.
On a bittersweet note, we can’t help but wonder what could have been if Cyclone Alfred hadn’t crashed our last delivery party. It’s fantastic that they eventually got there; what an adventure!!!
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In front of Sheldon: Bernadette Kotoivatoa – Assistant Guest Services Manager
Vanessa Coan is the paramedic in blue short sleeved t shirt
