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Passing The Baton

March 4, 2021

The events of 2020 presented Operation Walk Los Angeles with greater challenges than we had previously encountered. While no corner of our planet was untouched by the pandemic, it seemed to hit our organization particularly hard.

In March of 2020, when we made the difficult decision to cancel our scheduled trip to Nicaragua, we were frustrated. In October, when we finally decided to call off the fundraising gala, we were disappointed. In December, the passing of our founder and great leader, Dr. Lawrence D. Dorr left us heartbroken. Now, in March 2021, I am encouraged that Operation Walk is alive and well.

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04 Mar 2021
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Season of Change

March 4, 2021

I have become a master of procrastination. I am sure many of you have too, over the past year. I spent two hours visiting the dermatologist last week, having put off an appointment for well over a year. The pandemic has been a very convenient excuse for putting things off. Now I will have to deal with the consequences; Mohs surgery for a big basal cell cancel and topical chemo for squamous cell patches that grew faster than my online shopping list! What have you put off over the past year? Do not put off those health checks. Doctors offices and clinics have safe, organized setups to accommodate their patients. Don’t let a small problem turn into a big one like I did! Read more

15 Feb 2021
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Hospital for Special Surgery – “Surgeons Restore Lives Through Operation Walk”

February 15, 2021

We wanted to share an article from the Spring 2020 HSS, Hospital for Special Surgery, Alumni Newsletter written by Dr. Dorr. The HSS Alumni Association’s mission is to train academic thought leaders in musculoskeletal medicine. HSS alumni continue to influence the fields of orthopaedics, rheumatology, and related disciplines. Our founder, Dr. Lawrence Dorr was a fellow with the Association in 1997. Click on the images to read full article.

 

10 Jan 2021
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A Message From Sara Kovalchik, Volunteer

January 10, 2021

A legend has gone to heaven.

My two OpWalk trips with Dr. Dorr and the team were the greatest times of my life and the brightest and most life-changing. He was a light in this world and my heart goes out to all that he was close to and all that loved him. He changed this world for the better and I am honored and humbled to have been able to serve on his Operation Walk missions.

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10 Jan 2021
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A Message From Total Joint Orthopedics

January 10, 2021

More than a week ago, we lost our co-founder, Dr. Lawrence Dorr. His CV is pages long; his accomplishments in and contributions to the field of orthopedics fill history books.

Twelve years ago, almost to the day, Total Joint Orthopedics was born. The idea was simple: our surgeon founders wanted exceptional implants with intuitive instrumentation that any surgeon could use, with one caveat: implants would be donated for use with Operation Walk and other charitable entities.

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07 Jan 2021
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A Message From Kyle Baldwin, DPT – Physical Therapist and Volunteer

January 7, 2021

It all started for me in October 1992. Dr Dorr had the greatest influence on my professional career. I am thankful for how he and Jeri Ward taught me to care for patients as I began my career as a physical therapist at USC. I am grateful for the hundreds of friends I have made as a result of his team and Operation Walk. I am thankful for the opportunities given to travel the world to teach and treat patients and by “multiplier effect”, their families.

It is always my goal to have his spirit and vigor represented with each and every patient I treat. Never dull, never grew tired of treating patients, loved his family and his country, literally changed the lives of tens of thousands of people either directly or indirectly through his surgery or education/mentorship.

Fearless
Visionary
Demanding (of self and others )
Compassionate
Leader
Skilled
Funny
And the list goes on…

I am certain I would not be the healthcare provider or teacher I am today if not for his stewardship and passion. Fight on!