From the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Operation Walk Los Angeles:
Happy New Year! Greetings to you, who represent the OpWalk community and support our mission. The success of Operation Walk Los Angeles has been possible because we are one team. Whether you are a follower on our social media sites, a gracious donor, or a volunteer, together we help to provide the gift of total hip and knee replacement to so many across the globe.
2026 is a landmark year in the history of Operation Walk. This year, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our first mission. In 1996, our founder, Lawrence Dorr, MD and his team of volunteers took the first steps to embark on a mission to Cuba. The goal was to achieve something that had never been done: provide knee and hip replacements to patients outside of the United States.
During this 30th Year Anniversary celebration, we want to engage you, our followers and supporters. Highlights will be our Gala to be held on May 16th, the Angels Luncheon in September, and a celebration of all Operation Walk teams at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons in Dallas, Texas. We would like to extend the invitation for you to attend any or all of these events. Look to your inbox and mailbox for invitations and more information to follow.
Operation Walk Los Angeles remains committed to our mission of restoring mobility and patient care. Our team will return to General Santos City in the Philippines this summer and we are busy investing in new partner hospitals for additional missions to come.
Your support throughout the past 30 years has made the growth of this organization possible. Our success is your success. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you into 2026 and beyond.
Happy New Year and many thanks for helping us change lives, one surgery at a time.