Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022
• Invested on: May 08, 2024

Jean Aitcheson, C.M.
Stratford, Ontario

Jean Aitcheson is devoted to helping those in need. In the mid-1990s, this retired nurse and well-respected Rotarian established the Stratford Mission Depot to recycle unused and surplus medicine, medical supplies and equipment from hospitals and hospices. Since then, she and her team of volunteers have tirelessly collected, sorted and shipped donations to communities and countries around the world. Driven to serve humanity above self, she has also organized and led countless medical outreach missions to remote areas, improving the lives of millions of individuals globally.