Orbis International, and its global team of volunteer eye care specialists, have brought their flying eye hospital to the coastal city of Dalian, in Liaoning province. The Orbis team will join with local doctors, providing operations for some needy patients. Reporter Ma Xu from Dalian TV tells us how volunteers play a vital role in the charity program.

On board the flying hospital are 10 volunteers from Canada, the US and the UK, making up a third of the medical staff. A Chinese Canadian volunteer says she learned about Orbis International as a medical student, and she wants to learn something from the other volunteer doctors, some of the best in their fields.

Dr. Cynthia Qian, Canadian Volunteer, said, "Our goal is to disseminate our knowledge and set up infrastructure where they can give and provide care, for anybody who needs eye care, bring the knowledge and accessibility to anyone who needs better vision for today and for the future."

A doctor from the US says it's his sixth volunteer mission for Orbis. He's also helped patients in Myanmar, Tanzania and South Africa. He's using his vacation time to come to China.

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