Operation Walk

03/06/2026

There is always a reason that other people are put in our paths...
When you change a life, you just might be changing your own.

03/05/2026

"No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it."
– H.E. Luccock

Many thanks to our volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes, keeping OpWalk moving forward and prepared for each mission.

03/04/2026

It's a new month, so time for an update!

Click the link to see a preview of our 30th Anniversary Gala planned for May 16th and get the latest news on our Philippines Mission.

Email from Operation Walk Los Angeles   Countdown to the Philipphines   Our 30th Anniversary Gala is just a little over TWO months away! We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with you. The evening

03/03/2026

Celebrating 30 years of teamwork, dedication, and restoring mobility. We can't wait to see what our team of dedicated volunteers will achieve in2026..

03/02/2026

That moment you get to see your new hip...

03/01/2026

"None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful." – Mother Teresa

By working together, we can make a difference. Donate today and help us change lives in 2026 and beyond.

https://operationwalk.org/donate/

02/28/2026

Ever wonder how Operation Walk got its start?

Click the link to read about how founders Dr. Lawrence D. Dorr, Jeri Ward RN and Mary Ellen Sieben RN worked together to make our mission a reality.

30 years of restoring mobility: we're just getting started.


https://operationwalk.org/our-story/

02/27/2026

Each surgical case can require up to eight trays of instruments.

Every instrument that that is added needs to be washed, wrapped, and sterilized. Preparing each case can take up to an hour and a half to complete.

These trays is an essential tool to restore mobility!

02/26/2026

Ready to be inspired? Follow the link to our Stories Page and read about the journey of our former pages around the world.

These stories tell the personal story of how hip or knee replacement surgeries can change a person's life.

https://operationwalk.org/stories/

02/25/2026

You never know what your story could mean to someone else. Live your best life today, it matters.

02/24/2026

It takes all of us, working together, to change lives.

Thank you, Yadier, for sharing your thoughts!

02/23/2026

Why does Operation Walk return to partner hospitals around the globe?

Patients are waiting for us to help them regain their independence and their lives. Click the link below to read Brendon's story and about his hope for fully regained mobility.

Brendon wanted his right knee replaced, but our team didn’t have access to the proper equipment to remove the existing hardware during our 2024 mission, so they replaced his left knee.