This was the most successful Operation Walk Maryland trip to date.  There were 70 joint replacements performed in 59 patients.  The team also made an impact by training local nurses, therapists, and orthopaedic residents.  ” It was a very rewarding trip, and we accomplished all our goals,” said Paul Khanuja, medical director.  ”We helped people in need, and we left an impact by training our colleagues to improve the care they deliver.”

We are indebted to all of our supporters who make this happen.  Special thanks to the Munjal Family and Hero Motocorp, as well as Zimmer for implants and supplies.

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Please join us at Operation Walk Maryland’s Third Annual Benefit Gala. It will be an elegant evening with fine food, entertainment, live music featuring “The Harmonic Fifth Jazz Group” (Classic & Popular Jazz), and a silent auction.

Dr. Lawrence Dorr

Our special guest will be Dr. Lawrence Dorr, founder of Operation Walk. Dr. Dorr is considered a pioneer in orthopedic surgery and has advanced the field of orthopedics in many ways. In 1995, with the help of his team, Dr. Dorr went on his first trip to Cuba and laid the foundation for Operation Walk as we know it today. His vision, compassion, and example have led to the creation of many other Operation Walk sites across the country including Operation Walk Maryland. Please join us to hear his story.

Date and Time
Saturday October 29, 2011
6:30 PM

Location
InterContinental Harbor Court Baltimore
550 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-6099

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Tickets
You can purchase your ticket(s) via PayPal and provide us with your meal preference for this special evening.  If you prefer mailing your payment, please do so at the following address and indicate your meal preference as Vegetarian, Chicken, or Beef for each ticket.  Please note that each gala ticket is priced at $200.

Operation Walk MD
c/o Rimmi Singh, Event Coordinator
7060 River Oak Court
Clarksville, MD 21029

We thank you for your support.

Lawrence Dorr, internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon and Founder of Operation Walk will be in attendance.

Location
InterContinental Harbor Court Baltimore
550 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-6099

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Location
Bowleys Quarters – Volunteer Fire Hall
900 Bowleys Quarters Rd
Middle River, MD 21220

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With your continuing support we hope to improve the lives of many patients, their families and communities.

On morning rounds I saw a 37 year old woman, who had both knees replaced the day before, with tears in her eyes crying and saying ” I am walking, I am walking.”  She was extremely nervous prior to her surgery and all her anxiety turned to motivation to be home with her young daughter.

The amount of suffering these patients lived with before our arrival is telling.   A man in his 50′s who worked in the fields with a machete had end stage crippling arthritis.  Yet everyday he worked 12 hours to provide for his family.  He and his wife left with tears as they said good-bye to the team, and he left pain-free.

A special thanks to all of our talented and dedicated staff that traveled to Quito.

Please check back for more stories and photos.

The Quito, Ecuador photo gallery can be seen here.

• This event has concluded.  We’ll be posting photographs soon.

Keep your calendar open for the evening of Friday May 7th, 2010 to attend the Operation Walk Maryland Second Annual Gala at the Tremont Grand in Baltimore, MD.

The evening will be a celebration of our successful trip to Quito, Ecuador and we also look forward to next year’s trip to India.  The evening will feature fine wine and dining, live music, inspirational stories and a silent auction.  Come enjoy an exciting evening!

Operation Walk Maryland’s Second Annual Gala
Tremont Grand in Baltimore, MD
Friday, May 7th, 2010