The Rotary Club of Festival City Stratford is proud to announce that Jean Aitcheson who has been a member of the club for 15 years was recently appointed to the Order of Canada. Jean is being recognized for her work with the medical mission depot in Stratford which she founded 30 years ago. The depot collects used medical supplies which, with the help of her volunteers, are shipped to countries in need. Countries include Beirut Lebanon after the explosion, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, and most recently Ukraine among others. In addition Jean has lead teams of volunteers and health care providers to many countries where clinics were set up to provide medical care where little or none is available. The Rotary Club has assisted with at least 6 of Jean's mission trips. Jean will be invested with the Order at Rideau Hall later in 2023.

Pictures include Jean showing what her medal will look like and with Dianne Yundt who described Jean's work at a recent Rotary meeting.