The First Step To A New Life

Founded By Lawrence D. Dorr, M.D. In 1996

 

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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.

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Giving Tuesday 2024

Imagine not being able to go to work, hold your child, clean your home, shop for necessities or even tie your own shoes. How would limited movement change your life? The life of your family?
 
More than 350 million people globally are afflicted by arthritis. Many are unable to receive treatment or much-needed joint replacement surgery. Arthritis is not a fatal disease, but one that wears away at your entire being. It affects your joints, your muscles, and your mental health. Left unchecked, it can lead to weight gain and immobility, which opens the door to diseases such as diabetes and heart and pulmonary diseases.
 
Operation Walk Los Angeles is committed to helping those who don’t have access to life-changing hip and knee replacement surgery. But we can’t do it alone. 
 
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that helps to support non-profit organizations around the world. This year the event will be held on December, 3rd. We ask that our volunteers, donors, and supporters come together on this day to help make our 2024 mission a reality.
 

Annual Gala 2025

Please save the date for our next in-person fundraiser, the 2025 Operation Walk Gala. After much consideration, our board has decided to change our gala date now and in the future to the spring, since September and October are such extremely busy months.
 
You will receive a proper invitation early in 2025 for this premier event, so in the meantime, please mark your calendars for May 3, 2025, at Annandale Golf Club. 
 
We’ve completed an amazing trip to the Philippines and have one more trip this month to Cuba. We can’t wait to share updates and success stories from these missions and together, look ahead, to  see what is in store for Operation Walk Los Angeles in the future.

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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20

Teams

100

Trips 

25

Countries 

17000

Patients

500000

Value of volunteer time donated for each mission