Restoring Mobility. Giving Hope.
Founded in 2011 as a 501c3 charity, Operation Walk USA provides pro bono hip/knee replacement surgeries to uninsured patients in the United States. With a network of volunteers, surgeons, and hospitals, they aim to restore mobility and give hope to those in need. The organization has made a significant impact by treating over 900 patients and providing over $24.6M in pro bono medical services. Meet inspiring individuals like Angela and Arthur whose lives have been transformed through these surgeries.
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Founded and incorporated in 2011 as a 501c3 charity. A network of volunteers: surgeons, hospitals, healthcare providers across the United States. Pro bono hip/knee replacement surgeries to uninsured patients in the United States who are: US citizens or permanent US residents At or below 300% FPG Surgeries always take place during the first week of December. Orthopaedic device industry donates implants. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL (management services contracted from/provided by The Hip Society and The Knee Society). Restoring Mobility. Giving Hope.
The number of uninsured non-elderly Americans in the first half of 2023 was 25.3M (Source: CDC.gov) Low-income working families make up over 40% of the remaining uninsured the working poor . Since 2010, Operation Walk USA has provided $24.6M in pro bono medical services, and treated over 900 patients. Average annual impact of Operation Walk USA: STATES 21 HOSPITALS 33 SURGEONS 55 PATIENTS 82 VALUE $2.4 Restoring Mobility. Giving Hope.
Angela Preiss, 51, Cuero, TX: Hip trauma due to auto incident Caring for disabled husband and 2 grandchildren Had to stop working as a nursing aid due to severe pain Operated on by Amanda Marshall, MD (San Antonio, TX) Angela today: No walker, no more cane. I am getting better and my grandkids are listening and I am able to do more with them. It is wonderful to walk and have no pain. Restoring Mobility. Giving Hope.
Arthur Shaw, 51, Manapalan, NJ Former high school athlete, hip getting progressively worse Insurance cost-prohibitive Works for a friend s small business Operated on by Matthew Hepinstall, MD (New York, NY) Arthur today: I am doing just fabulous. I am so glad to be on the other side. I am feeling super and have no pain. I m active and back to life. Restoring Mobility. Giving Hope.
HOW to expand patient acceptance criteria to be able to offer assistance to underinsured individuals HOW to recruit more volunteers in strategic states (that have not expanded Medicaid) HOW to spread the word and help qualifying patients find us
Our volunteers Hospitals Patients and their families In-kind donors Sponsors Strategic partners Operation Walk USA 2024: December 2-6 www.operationwalkusa.org
