"“I would like to take this opportunity to commend everyone involved in the important humanitarian and compassionate work of the ORBIS Canada Flying Eye Hospital. The services you provide to people and communities in need of sight examinations and treatments is truly making a difference and transforming lives around the world.”  - The Honourable Christy Clark Premier of British Columbia

“I believe I have a responsibility to help my fellow eye care professionals in developing nations to improve the delivery of eye care services, and to ultimately assist in the elimination of avoidable blindness.”  Brian Leonard, M.D., ORBIS Volunteer Faculty, Ottawa, Ontario

“I am particularly proud of the strong Canadian surgeon support of ORBIS. I have also been amazed by the quality and dedication of my surgeon counterparts in developing countries. They are hungry to learn new techniques and skills and strive to provide the best care possible to their communities despite very limited resources.”   Shaun Singer, M.D., ORBIS Volunteer Faculty, Toronto, Ontario

“I am grateful for the selfless contribution and commitment that my Canadian colleagues have demonstrated abroad. Without the support of our Volunteers Faculty we would not be able to teach, train, treat and transform lives in remote parts of the world.”   Francis Law, M.D., ORBIS Volunteer Faculty, Vancouver, British Columbia

“Beyond the new hope it brings to the visually impaired and the exchange of medical skills for which it is widely appreciated, ORBIS also has a most positive impact when it brings together peoples and communities who have been separated by mistrust and conflict.”   Javier Perez de Cuellar, UN Secretary-General

“There are few occasions in life when an idea takes off and leads to achievements beyond our wildest expectations; when a mission is driven by a vision so clear and compelling that it literally enables others to see it too. ORBIS is one of these.”   Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary-General

“ORBIS shows what can be done when professional resources are mobilized in the service of others. Dedicated ophthalmologists, medical personnel and aviators from many countries have come together in a unique way to bring sight to the sightless across the world.”   Boutros Boutros-Ghali, UN Secretary-General

“I am proud of Sun Life Financial for its decision to support ORBIS, a worthy and world changing organization.  The ORBIS volunteer medical professionals are some of the best, most skilled people in the world who leave a life changing legacy in the countries in which they work.” Bruce Moffat Regional Vice-President Group Benefits, Western Canada Sun Life Financial