MercyOne, STEMM And Western Iowa Tech Welcome The Tanzanian Miracle Kids Back To Siouxland

Five years ago, Siouxland opened its arms to three children from Tanzania. A school bus carrying 13-year-old Sadhia, 13-year-old Doreen and 12-year-old Wilson crashed, killing 35 people.

The three children survived due to the heroic efforts of Siouxland Tanzania Educational Medical Ministries (STEMM) and were transported to MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, then known as Mercy Medical Center, for life-saving care. Sadhia, Doreen and Wilson had over 20 broken bones and Doreen was paralyzed when she arrived. But due to the care she received, she is able to walk again.

“We really celebrate belief in miracles, and the story of the Miracle Kids, as well as the willingness for all to answer the call,” said the founder of STEMM, Dr. Steve Meyer. “This is a great example of how we can work across countries and color to collaborate and facilitate miracles and do God’s work.”

Today, their journey in Siouxland continues at Western Iowa Tech Community College. In October 2021 they graduated high school and decided to continue their educational journeys in the city that saved their lives.

“It’s wonderful to see Sadhia, Doreen and Wilson doing so well,” said Lea Greathouse, MercyOne Western Iowa vice president of Mission, marketing and support services. “Five years ago MercyOne was blessed to be part of their survival story, and it is so good to see them thriving today, back in Siouxland.”

We invite you to join us on Monday, October 3 for a reception and news conference at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center (801 5th Street) to welcome the Tanzanian Miracle Kids back to Siouxland. The news conference will be held at 3 p.m.