10TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Postponed...
With much sadness, the Operation Walk Freedom to Move Executive Board has made the difficult decision to postpone both our September 2020 fundraising auction and the 2021 mission trip to the Dominican Republic. This was a difficult decision to have to make but one we feel is the best for several reasons.
Believe it or not, we normally begin to ship our mission supplies at this time of year. However, because of the Covid-19 situation here in the US and the world at large, the need and demand for PPE (personal protective equipment) has outpaced manufacturing, supply, and delivery of this essential equipment and other supplies. Our front-line responders do not have the supplies they need to take care of their patients. The current situation allows for only the most emergent of surgeries. We would hesitate to even place an order for PPE or any other medical supplies under such circumstances.
Believe it or not, we normally begin to ship our mission supplies at this time of year. However, because of the Covid-19 situation here in the US and the world at large, the need and demand for PPE (personal protective equipment) has outpaced manufacturing, supply, and delivery of this essential equipment and other supplies. Our front-line responders do not have the supplies they need to take care of their patients. The current situation allows for only the most emergent of surgeries. We would hesitate to even place an order for PPE or any other medical supplies under such circumstances.
Read the full letter from our executive members here:
Dominican Coffee Fundraiser
Purchase Dominican Coffee with all Proceeds to Benefit Operation Walk - Freedom to Move
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Operation Walk – Freedom to Move is partnering with Monte Alegre Coffee Co. in the Dominican Republic to bring you El Cerro whole bean coffee. All proceeds benefit Operation Walk – Freedom to Move missions, continuing to provide orthopedic surgeries to those needing life-improving procedures, ensuring that they have the ability to work, move, and engage in life.
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Operation Walk is a private, not-for-profit, volunteer medical services organization which provides free surgical treatment for patients in developing countries (and occasionally in the US), that have no access to life-improving care for arthritis or other debilitating bone and joint conditions. Operation Walk also educates in-country orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals on the most advanced treatments and surgical techniques for diseases of the hip and knee joints. This is done in conjunction with surgeries to help create a lasting contribution to patient care in developing countries.
Get Involved
There are several different ways you can get involved and make a difference with Operation Walk Freedom to Move:
- Cash donations help us buy the medical equipment and supplies that we need to conduct surgeries and teach local doctors the skills they need to perform the surgeries themselves.
- Purchase tickets or donate an item to our auction and contribute to our largest annual fundraiser.
- Volunteer at the auction and get in on the fun of watching our donors contribute to the cause.
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