MASSIVE THANK YOU
Thank you all for your incredible generosity in supporting the Cranborne Soiree evening sponsored by Lord Cranborne. It was a wonderful evening where everyone was able to wander in the beautiful gardens and enjoy a glass of wine whilst listening to live music.

Prayers were answered as the  rain and predicted thunderstorms failed to materialise.
Your kind donations will immediately support the training of a clinical officer/nurse or midwife in South Sudan.

Please find images from the night in the picture gallery.

Background
The Diocese of Salisbury has been linked to what is now South Sudan for many years. The Sudan Medical Link was established to provide medicines and medical supplies to the Episcopal Churches of South Sudan and to fund clinical training for suitably qualified Christian students. Building on the well established Salisbury Sudan Link, the two churches separated by distance and culture tries to care for one another by sharing resources, experience and practical help.

Story
South Sudan is one of the poorest countries in the world with poor access to health services and a limited number of health workers. 

Babies sadly, often die during child birth and the maternal mortality rate in South Sudan is one of the highest in the world (2,054 per 100,000 live births). 1 in 10 children die before the age of 5. Preventable diseases such as malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia are not always treated because of the lack of medicines.

Cranborne Manor Soiree
We want to give our huge thanks to Lord Cranborne for hosting such an exciting evening of wine, canapes and music to support the Sudan Medical Link.

• Wednesday 8 September: 6:00-8:00pm
• Tickets to be purchased in advance at a cost of £20 per head.

1. Please send an email to our SML Fundraising Team: info.sudanmedicallink@gmail.com confirming the number of tickets you wish to purchase.
2. Donate the appropriate amount through this site using our donate button. (If you prefer to make a BACS transfer, we can give you those details via email).

After payment has been received, you will be sent your electronic ticket, which you will need to present at the Cranborne Manor on arrival.

For those of you unable to join us at this event but however, wish to donate, please click on our donate button on this Just Giving Page.

Sudan Medical Link
The SML provides primary health care through local clinics into its Dioceses. Current provision includes the following: -

• Distributing medicines and medical supplies three times a year.
• Providing primary healthcare kits as well as furnishing and equipping clinics.
• Identification and subsequent training of clinical officers, nurses, midwives and laboratory assistants to work in local communities.

If you would like to know more about what the Sudan Medical Link is and what we do, please read more on our website: 

Medical Link — Diocese of Salisbury (anglican.org)