British House of Lords member and Mercy
Ships UK Board Chairman, Lord Ian McColl,
served as host for the event. Dame Norma
Major, wife of former British Prime Minister
John Major, presided over the ceremony.
JC Penney Company CEO and Mercy Ships International Board Chairman Mike Ullman
gave the opening prayer. Special guest Mrs. Joseph Boakai, wife of the newly elected
Vice President of Liberia, brought greetings
and best wishes from Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.