Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada honored Manitoulin Transport with the 2026 Distinguished Community Partner Award for over 40 years of fleet support keeping the Northern Ontario Eye Van on the road.
SUDBURY鈥擵ision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) officially presented Manitoulin Transport with the 2026 Distinguished Community Partner Award on June 15, recognizing more than 40 years of support for the VLRC Eye Van. The award was presented at VLRC鈥檚 Sudbury office by board chair Penny Hartin. Local community members and staff were joined by MPP France Gelinas, MPP Jamie West and ophthalmologist Dr. Steve Arshinoff.
鈥淭he Distinguished Community Partner Award demonstrates that partnerships are able to make a meaningful change in people鈥檚 lives,鈥 said Jennifer Urosevic, VLRC鈥檚 president and chief executive officer. 鈥淏ecause of Manitoulin Transport鈥檚 generous support, thousands of patients across Northern Ontario have received the eye care they need.鈥
As a fully equipped mobile clinic, the Eye Van offers high-quality ophthalmologist care to underserved and remote areas throughout Northern Ontario. Annually, it serves approximately 4,000 patients where access to specialized care is limited or unavailable. Manitoulin Transport鈥檚 support helps the Eye Van program reach some of the region鈥檚 most geographically isolated areas.
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