When your hard work is recognised by the King of England!
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Ruth Walne has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her life-changing work with children in Africa through the Christian charity Mercy Ships. In between shifts on board the Global Mercy in Sierra Leone, she spoke to Premier’s Michael Fanstone (Filling in for Esther Higham), and Michael asked her how she found out about Mercy Ships.
Released on 28 Jan 2026
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