Kyle Baldwin, DPT, has volunteered with Operation Walk Los Angeles since its first mission in 1997. He has helped hundreds of patients navigate recovery after joint replacement and trained physical therapists both in the United States and in our host countries. Thank you, Dr.
“In 2002, I made a choice to embark on an adventure with Operation Walk to El Salvador. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I trusted and embraced the people of the organization, and now 23 years later, I still get excited about being asked to participate in Op Walk Mission Trips. This experience gave me a new and different perspective on life and how I define myself.
One of the most important things I have learned from Op Walk is that giving is far greater than receiving. That despite prestige, money, education, or possessions, we are all sewn from the same cloth, and come from a common thread… we are human and are created equal. And as human beings, it is our duty to care for each other and give from the heart.”
-Matt Holsbeke, RN
Over the years, Operation Walk has had hundreds of dedicated volunteers give of their time, talents, and heart to make us into the organization we are today.
In preparation for our 30th Anniversary, tell us your story. We’d love for you to share a memory from a past mission, packing party, or gala. Let us know when and where you volunteered and how the experience has made an impact on you and/or your community.
All submissions will be featured in an upcoming newsletter as well as at our 30th Anniversary Gala next May.
Send submissions to Cami Ward at cami@operationwalk.org. Thank you for helping us tell the OpWalk story and how joint replacement surgery changes lives!