Operation Walk Los Angeles
November 2022
Thanksgiving Newsletter
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- We had a GALA-Good Time!
- A message from our President: Dr. Paul Gilbert
- GALA Gallery of PICS.
- Holiday Shopping - with Amazon Smile: Helping others, helps Op Walk too.
- Ask A Physical Therapist
- Yummiest Pumpkin Bread Recipe
- #GivingTuesday 11/29
- Pre-trip to Arusha, Tanzania
- Our December Newsletter, check your 'snail-mail-box'. Enjoy a trip down memory lane.
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A Note from Dr. Paul Gilbert, Operation Walk's President of the Board.
Our annual gala was held at the Annandale Country Club in Pasadena on October 22nd. We are truly humbled by the response from all those involved. From the planning committee, to the participation from our Board, to the volunteers who ran the event, to the participants and donors; the night was a resounding success. Our goal was to raise money to enable us to continue our important work for our patients and we did this.
We also wanted to have an event to thank our donors and volunteers and to have fun! I think we did this as well. I am already looking forward to next year!
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Winners of The Most Authentic Couple
& Irish Girl in center
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Never let a song go to waste |
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Our picture gallery of the 2022 International Fashion, Food & Live Music Gala is now up on our website www.operationwalk.org
See all the gorgeous photos & videos taken by: Raquel Landworth-Kleinhenz & Cami Ward. See you next year, don't miss the fun!
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If you're shopping Amazon Smile this holiday, why not help
Operation Walk too?
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Holiday shopping is a great way to show others we love and care about them. Without even having to write a check or scan a QR code, your holiday shopping can also benefit those who are underserved in our world, patients. With a click, you can do your Amazon shopping AND help Operation Walk's mission to provide FREE hip and knee replacements around the world. It's as simple as saying YES, I will help those who need the most help.
Thank You and Happy Shopping.
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Ask a Physical Therapist
by: Kyle Baldwin, DPT
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Physical therapists are trained to help people move and keep them moving. They have specialized education in anatomy, therapeutic
exercise, and the study of human movement.
They are an excellent source of knowledge and practical tips on how to regain or improve range of motion, strength, and function as it pertains to your daily life, sports, or other leisure activities, especially after surgery or injury.
In this section, 'Ask a PT', here's some common questions and answers we hope you find valuable.
Q. When can i get off my walker or cane following my hip or knee replacement surgery?
A. The need for a walking device usually depends on two things: comfort and strength.
It is natural to limp and feel some discomfort in the first few weeks following hip or knee replacement surgery.The purpose of a walker/crutches/can is to help normalize the walking (gait) pattern and make movement more comfortable. As the swelling goes down around your operation site, along with the post operative exercises , you will be more able to tolerate more weight through the operated leg and thus start to wean yourself from these devices. Weaning from a walking device takes about 3-6 weeks as long as the rest of your joints are feeling ok.
Q. How long should I do my exercises following my surgery?
A. Typically you should do your exercises twice per day for at least 6 weeks following your surgery. These exercises are designed to regain your range of motion and strength. These exercises are typically difficult early on in the process but become easier with time and practice. Swelling makes your muscles perform poorly. The post operative exercises allow you to get your coordination and strength back in the muscles so that you can function safely and confidently. Your new joint will perform terrifically, but you need to do the exercises regularly to help with the movement of your leg.
Q. How much walking should I be doing after my surgery?
A. You should begin your walking program right away following your joint replacement operation. This activity is essential to kick start your whole body into normal functioning. Generally speaking, you should try to start with 5-7 minutes of walking on your first day and then add one minute to your walk each day. The goal is to get to 30-40 minutes of continuous walking. Don't guess on your time. Actually measure it with a timer on your phone/watch/etc. This will keep you honest and also make you proud of your progress.
As Dr. Larry Dorr famously said, his organization is called Operation Walk, not
Operation Sit. I encourage you to make walking a lifelong habit.
-Kyle Baldwin, DPT
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HEAT THE OVEN... IT'S TIME TO START BAKING! |
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Start by doubling this recipe-- More to Love, More to share.
Ingredients:
3 c. white sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
4 large eggs
16 ounces packed canned pumpkin
3 !/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. all spice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2/3 c. warm water
Directions:
Lightly butter 2 9 x 5 loaf pans
Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and pumpkin in. a large bowl.
Sift the dry ingredients into another large bowl.
Stir into pumpkin mixture.
Slowly stir in the warm water.
Divide equally amongst the pans
Bake until the tops are golden brown
Use toothpick to test center ( comes out clean, it's done!)
Bake ~ 1 hour @ 350 degrees.
Let cool, then slice and eat buttered, toasted or plain.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
If you have a tried and true recipe to share email Ava@operationwalk.org -If we select your recipe, you can win a prize!
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#GIVINGTUESDAY
BY: CAMI WARD, SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR
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Imagine not being able to go to work, hold your child, clean your home, shop for necessities or even tie your own shoes. How would limited movement change your life? The life of your family?
More than 350 million people globally are afflicted by arthritis. Many are unable to receive treatment or much-needed joint replacement surgery. Arthritis is not a fatal disease, but one that wears away at your entire being. It affects your joints, your muscles, and your mental health. Left unchecked it can lead to weight gain and immobility which opens the door for diseases such as diabetes and heart and pulmonary diseases.
Operation Walk is committed to help those who don’t have access to life changing hip and knee replacement surgery. We are working on ways to help more people that are uninsured in the USA, as well as safely travel to patients awaiting us in other countries. But we can’t do it alone.
Our team is working to return to Arusha, Tanzania in 2023. Our last mission was in 2012 and there are hundreds of patients waiting for us to return. The trip is long and the costs of shipping are great, but our team of volunteers are up to the task. All we need is your support.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that helps to support non-profit organizations around the world. This year the event will be held on November 29. We ask that our volunteers, donors, and supporters come together on the 29th to help make our 2023 mission a reality.
Ways to donate:
Use our QR code
Donate through our FaceBook page:
https://www.facebook.com/OperationWalk/ Visit our website operationwalk.org/donate
Mail your check to Operation Walk Los Angeles, 381 Van Ness Ave. #1514, Torrance, CA 90501
Call our office at 424-558-8076
During the holiday season, there are many opportunities to give. We are thankful for your consideration and donations to our mission. Together we can restore mobility and change lives one surgery at a time.
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Help our team
Help Tanzanians
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The pre-trip is set, we head to Arusha Tanzania to plan for the upcoming 2023 mission trip.
~50 volunteers team members
~65 joints to be replaced
Flights, visas, vaccinations, hotels, meals, transportation, medicines, & ~9,000 pounds of cargo are just a few of the costs. Can you help our team get there?
Donate Now!
Change Lives
Give Hope
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Our sincere gratitude to all our gala volunteers and donors. |
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Jean Hyde-Cohen benefactor |
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John & Kim Callaghan
benefactors
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Raffle & Silent Auction Prize Donors:
Marilyn Dorr
Lisa Fujimoto-Yamaguchi
Richard & Kathy Link
Dr. John & Shelly Kumar
Reon & Katrina Roski
Cami & Charlie Ward
Sam Ward
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Gala Volunteers
Marilyn Dorr
Jeri Ward
Bret Prichard
Ava Baldwin
Marion Moser
Lea Schoenfelder
Valerie Araya
Diana Choi
Andrea Misajon
Vivienne Uytana
Cami Ward
Charlie Ward
Alan Gutierrez
Molly Anderson
Kaley Schmidt
Bode Baffert
Racquel Landworth-Kleinhenz
Mary Ellen Sieben
Jennifer DeSanto
Stacy Kelso
Suzette Robinson
Michelle Burdette
Tricia Lindsey
Isabella Amali-Grawe
Jan Kushiner
Joe Rangel
Paulina Andujo
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We remember fondly
our founder and visionary
Dr. Larry Dorr t
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Dr. Dorr pictured with Marilyn Dorr |
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Look for our Holiday Newsletter in your mailbox. Jeri Ward is treating us to a trip down memory lane. We will have a wonderful photo montage & great interviews. As we look back from 1997 through 2022. Oh how we have all changed & grown. Now onward to 2023!
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Operation Walk Los Angeles | (424) 558-8076 | ava@operationwalk.org | Website
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