Giving the Gift of a Smile….a Lasting Legacy
NEWSLETTER December 2014
FOUNDER OF ORC RECEIVES AWARDS This year, our President and Founder, Dr. Rai, was the recipient of the prestigious Governor General’s Caring Canadians Award. Created in 1995, the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award recognizes individuals who volunteer their time to help others and to build a smarter and more caring nation. The award also highlights the fine example set by these volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are so much a part of our Canadian character. It allows Canadians to thank them for their contributions and for the positive impact they have had on the lives of others. Congratulations on a well-deserved award, Dr. Rai! Dr. Rai the award in a presentation ceremony at Government House in Victoria on January 24, 2014.
2014 UBC ALUMI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD One of ORC’s core values is the best ‘reward’ is the smiles of our patients and their families. The other is we wish to remain100% volunteer based. We are very proud that we have remained true to our values for 16 years under Dr. Rai’s leadership. Even though we are generating more smiles, there’s so much more work we can do. We continue to be saddened by the struggles that many children have to endure in developing countries and at the same time, humbled by their courage in their every day lives. With each procedure that improves someone’s life, our member’s energies are renewed; and none more so than Dr. Rai’s. At ORC, we have always felt a great sense of privilege to be working with a great leader. Dr. Rai has always treated the tremendous effort in leading and motivating a team of volunteers, aside from his busy practice and home life; in a very matter of fact fashion. Never been one to dwell on past successes, his focus has always been on the next mission. After the years of hard work, we are glad that the wider community has also recognized Dr. Rai as someone very special. Being the recipient of both the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award and the UBC Outstanding Alumni Award have put Dr. Rai in the company of some of the top achievers in our country.