Operation Walk Documentary: La Havana (Cuba)
We are excited to share a video documenting our recent trip to Havana, Cuba by Brent Meeske.
Brent is a documentary filmmaker living in Topanga, CA. He spends most of his time traveling and filming for National Geographic and the Discovery Channel, but last year had the opportunity to accompany his brother-in-law, Orthopedic surgeon Kirk Reichard of Spokane, WA. to Cuba on a humanitarian mission with Operation Walk.
Giving Tuesday
Our 48 hours of Giving campaign celebrating #GivingTuesday has come to a close. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for our generous donors, the people who shared our fundraiser with friends and family, and those of you who wrote in with words of encouragement and support.
Where In The World?
Operation Walk has two missions planned for 2020. One in March, led by Dr. William Long, to Managua, Nicaragua. The second, in August 2020 to Antigua, Guatemala, led by Dr. Paul Gilbert.
Operation Walk Los Angeles Welcomes Dr. William T. Long On “Board”
Operation Walk Los Angeles is delighted to welcome Dr. William T. Long as the newest member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Long brings a wealth of experience as a surgeon and humanitarian who has represented Operation Walk in 10 countries during the past three decades.
“Thanks For The Memories” – A Letter From Dr. Dorr
I am leaving my surgical practice at the end of June 2019. I can proudly say as I leave that my patient scores are highest, and my operating room efficiency, and reputation, the best. I have always wanted to stop operating when people asked “Why?” instead of “What took him so long?” I will miss my patients and I am sure I will miss surgery, but my mother had a saying, “Everything has its time.” As my wife Marilyn and I have gotten older we understand what she meant.
Meeting Isabel
One of the best things about my position with Operation Walk is getting to know the patients and their families. Since I track patient stories for our social media pages, our website, and our Angels project, I get to see every aspect of the mission. Beginning with our patient clinic on our first day at the hospital, I take photos to be placed in the medical files. During this time we get to know the patients and their stories. As they share their struggles, their hopes and their fears, a connection is formed between us.
The Impact Of Your Donation
In April, your donations helped us complete a successful mission to Havana, Cuba, where 65 Cuban patients received life-changing joint replacement surgery. Monetary contributions to Operation Walk help sustain a team of 65 amazing volunteers who work long hours for 7 days to operate as many patients as possible. Donations of physical therapy supplies were also incredibly helpful in our recent mission.
Healing Arts Exhibit Opening Reception
Healing Arts Reception
Come and join us for a jazz brunch featuring artists Gayle Garner Roski and Kitty Keck. Ms. Roski will unveil her illustrations from her 2017 trip with Operation Walk to Antigua, Guatemala. Meet the artists, enjoy a delicious brunch, and hear Dr. Dorr speak about Operation Walk Los Angeles’ goals for 2019.
The first 100 attendees will receive a copy of Dr. Dorr and Ms. Roski’s book, “The Crooked Man”. RSVP to Jeri Ward by January 8th.
January 13th
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Verdugo Hills Hospital
1812 Verdugo Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91208