Our 30th Anniversary Gala is just a little over TWO months away! 

We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with you. The evening will include honoring past volunteers, celebrating the twenty-two teams across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Thailand, and thanking the generous donors and sponsors who make these life-changing surgeries possible.

Our Gala will feature a walk down memory lane, updates on our latest missions, dining, dancing, and so much more.

Keep an eye on your mailbox; invitations are coming soon. Having you all as a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event would make it even more special.

Not on our mailing list, but would like to attend? Drop us a line at info@operationwalk.org and we’ll send an invitation right to your door.

One of the best parts of an Operation Walk mission is reconnecting with former patients. When our teams return to partner hospitals around the world, they make time to see past patients and check in on their recovery.

We would like to share updates from two patients that the team will visit during our upcoming mission to General Santos City, Philippines. Both Jeffrey Busog and Ruby Jane Amar received hip replacements in 2024. Learn how surgery has given them the freedom to live their lives to the fullest. 

Hi. I am Jeffrey Busog, a July 2024 beneficiary of Operation Walk held at St. Elizabeth Hospital in General Santos City, Philippines.

Two years after my operation, here I am working, completely healed and with great optimism. No more pain, no more uncertainties, and doing things without restriction, because of this surgery, I am building and fulfilling my dreams for my family. I will never ever forget the Operation Walk team and those people who helped make this a reality for us. I am beyond blessed to meet all of you. It is bliss. 

Thank you ALL for the journey I’m enjoying now.

Jeffrey Busog

Hip Replacement

Philippines 2026

I am deeply grateful to Operation Walk Los Angeles for the life-changing mission I was blessed to be part of in July 2024.

Before surgery, daily movement was a constant struggle because of pain. Simple tasks felt heavy, and walking freely was something I could only hope for. Today, with joy and confidence, I can say what I often tell everyone... I am fully recovering. I can now walk without pain, and that freedom has restored so much of my daily life.

This hip replacement surgery has made a profound difference, not only physically but also emotionally and spiritually. I am now able to fulfill my responsibilities as a mother with greater ease, and I can once again actively serve in church activities without limitation. 

What once felt impossible has become a testimony of healing and hope. I will forever be thankful to the compassionate team at OpWalk LA, the volunteers, and the supporters who made this mission possible. Your service has truly transformed my life.

Ruby Jane Amar

Hip Replacement

Philippines 2024

Operation Walk may have started 30 years ago, but these young volunteers keep the spirit of giving moving forward. Thank you for helping us to continue to restore mobility into the next decade!

WNS alumni; Ethan Chang, Dylan Daniels, Alex Melendez, Madison Yamaguchi and Haley Ahir

For nearly three years, Westside Neighborhood School alumni Madison Yamaguchi, Haley Ahir, Ethan Chang, and Alex Melendez have supported Operation Walk Los Angeles. As they prepare for the upcoming Philippines mission, they welcomed a new member, Dylan Daniels.

On packing day, the students palletized durable medical equipment (DMEs), including walkers and crutches, and assembled post-operative toiletry bags for patients recovering from hip and knee replacement surgery. These are thoughtful essentials that provide comfort and support during recovery.

This year's bags feature a custom logo designed by Dylan. The logo incorporates hip and knee elements and an image of a person walking, symbolizing patients taking pain-free steps again. Dylan drew inspiration from the transformative journey of renewed movement and independence.

As we celebrate three decades of life-changing surgeries, it is inspiring to see young leaders step up with compassion, creativity, and commitment. Through their service over the past three years, these students are helping ensure patients receive the support they need. We cannot wait to see what they continue to accomplish and how they will keep making a difference in the years ahead.

Founders Jeri Ward, RN; Mary Ellen Sieben, RN; and Lawrence D. Dorr, MD

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!