About Operation Walk Los Angeles
Operation Walk Los Angeles is a volunteer medical humanitarian organization that provides the gift of mobility through life-changing joint replacement surgeries at no cost for those in need in the U.S. and globally. During each international surgical mission, Operation Walk educates in-country orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals on the most advanced treatments and surgical techniques for diseases of the hip and knee joints. This creates a lasting contribution to patient care in developing countries.
Operation Walk LA Philippines 2024
The wait is over. At long last our team of 58 volunteers have arrived in the Philippines and have started their mission to restore mobility. Thank you to Saint Elizabeth Hospital and to Manny Pacquiao and the Manny Pacquiao Foundation for making this trip possible.
Stay tuned for updates, photos stories and more in the weeks to come.
The Time Is Now
A message from our Chairman, Dr. John Callaghan
Dear Followers of Operation Walk Los Angeles,
As this note reaches you at the halfway point of 2024, I am happy to inform you that OpWalk LA is on track to accomplish the ambitious agenda our board members and volunteers set at the beginning of the year. We continue to strive towards the goal that Dr. Lawrence D. Dorr created in 1996, to bring restored mobility to all corners of the world.
Our volunteers have worked many weekends preparing implants, instruments and other materials for shipment to the Philippines, the destination of our first mission for 2024, taking place in July. We hope that you’ve been following along through social media and our newsletters and have seen photos of everyone hard at work at our warehouse in Torrence.
The Philippines trip as well as our mission to Tanzania last summer are all a part of our commitment to broaden Operation Walk’s footprint beyond Central and South America since the pandemic. Our time in the Philippines will be archived as the mission unfolds on the Operation Walk website as well as across our social media pages.
In April we held a successful Operation Walk Angel luncheon with an excellent presentation by Kyle Baldwin DPT on physical therapy for those suffering from arthritis and other joint diseases. Preparations have begun for a second mission later this year. Plans are in the works to continue reaching our goals of providing life-changing surgeries to individuals who would not otherwise have access to them. We’re excited to share what’s next and the location of our final destination with you. Stay tuned for news and upcoming events!
We deeply appreciate your continued support. Every dollar donated goes directly to provide hip and knee replacements to patients with mobility limited by arthritis who would otherwise continue to suffer its debilitating effects. The time is now. Without you, our mission would not be possible. Thank you for helping us to continue to change lives, one surgery at a time.
Sincerely,
Dr. John Callaghan
Chairman of the Board
Operation Walk Los Angeles
Lawrence D. Dorr Operation Walk Scholarship
Introducing the Lawrence D. Dorr Operation Walk Scholarship – a prestigious annual award established by Operation Walk Angel Paula Paulus in honor of Dr. Lawrence Dorr’s distinguished career. This scholarship grants fourth- or fifth-year residents in orthopedic surgery, aspiring to specialize in joint arthroplasty, the opportunity to participate in Operation Walk’s international missions. By raising funds for this scholarship, we aim to uphold Dr. Dorr’s legacy and provide life-changing experiences for young surgeons. Previous recipients have attested to the transformative impact of joining the Operation Walk team, operating alongside renowned surgeons, interacting with patients, and participating in medical missions. With your generous donations, we can continue to support and inspire the next generation of surgeons, ensuring their growth, career enhancement, and the continuation of our organization’s mission. Join us in this challenge to match Paula’s donation up to $30,000.
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Value of volunteer time donated for each mission