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Build a Boat has quickly become one of the fastest-rising hits in Dixon’s career, connecting with audiences through its powerful narrative and uplifting message. The music video shares the remarkable journey of twin brothers, Ousseynou and Assane, who underwent life-changing surgery aboard one of the Mercy Ships vessels, Africa Mercy.
At a young age, the twins suffered from severe bowing of their legs, a condition that worsened over time due to a lack of access to the necessary medical treatment. The boys’ mother was left feeling hopeless until a local nurse informed her that Mercy Ships was coming to the coast of Senegal. In a courageous act of love, she drove the family over 200 miles to the floating hospital for the life-changing surgery that would give her sons the ability to walk with straight legs.
Today, Ousseynou and Assane are walking tall and proud, and their story serves as a beacon of hope for other families facing similar struggles.
Reflecting on the collaboration, Dixon shared, “Writing Build a Boat had an immediate connection with Mercy Ships, given they build hospital ships. But beyond that, I love their mission. As a parent of twins myself, including our daughter Ava Dior, who was born without a pulse and needed immediate medical attention, this cause hits especially close to home. It's an honour to help provide life-saving healthcare to children who otherwise wouldn’t have access to it.”
Dixon continued, “We prayed as doctors and nurses brought our daughter back to life. This song is all about having faith, and it means a lot that we can extend that hope to others around the world.”
About Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships is a global, faith-based organization that has been providing hope and healing to those in need since 1978. Their hospital ships, staffed with volunteer medical professionals, offer life-changing surgeries to children and adults who lack access to medical care. Over the past 40 years, Mercy Ships has worked in over 55 countries, focusing primarily on sustainable medical development in West and Central Africa.
In 2021, Mercy Ships launched a new vessel, Global Mercy™, which is equipped with six operating rooms, a 200-patient capacity, and a range of medical services including outpatient care, dental clinics, and eye surgeries. Over its expected 50-year lifespan, the Global Mercy™ will transform more than 150,000 lives through surgical interventions. Additionally, thousands of African healthcare professionals will receive vital training, ensuring a lasting impact on local communities.
For more information on Colton Dixon and to watch the Build a Boat music video, visit his official website at ColtonDixon.com.
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