At around that same time, Saulnier, a pilot, had the opportunity to tour the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital during its visit to Ottawa. While talking to Orbis International’s Vice President of Clinical Services, Dr. Hunter Cherwek on the plane, he and Stephanie realized they had found a way to make a difference.
“We were just so inspired by the complexity of the operation and the dedication of their volunteers – from the Volunteer Faculty to the people who run Orbis from within – and we decided we wanted to try and tie this trip with Orbis in some way,” says Saulnier.
“Listening to Dr. Cherwek on the plane, he was explaining how the activities that Orbis does, not just the Flying Eye Hospital, but the country programs as well, can drastically change the lives of individual people.”