I am often asked why I volunteer for a medical team when I’m not a medical person. Why would I want to spend vacation time in a hospital? It surprises me, not because I love being in hospitals (I actually don’t!) but because I love being with people and giving back to others. I don’t […]
We’re looking forward to November 27th– this year’s #GivingTuesday. Stay tuned for our campaign plans and mark your calendar so you can make a difference this #GivingTuesday in support of WOGO’s future medical missions. This year, WOGO’s campaign is #Cargo4WOGO. You can sponsor pounds of cargo to help us continue our mission to provide life-changing […]
This week WOGO is a proud participant in a week of joint replacement surgeries being completed for free by surgeons and surgical teams across the country as part of Operation Walk USA 2017. WOGO is thrilled to join Operation Walk USA for the sixth year providing free surgeries to patients in the United States who […]
— “I love everything about the holidays: the decorations, the parties, and spending time with friends and family. What I love most is that feeling of giving back. Every bit counts.” – Brad Goreski — We invite you to join the WOGO team in participating in 2017’s #GivingTuesday campaign in support of our efforts to […]
Announcing a new location for WOGO is always exciting. Sharing our next TWO locations made us very proud. It means that WOGO is growing up and able to plan further ahead which is great for everyone. Planning for a medical mission trip takes many tiny steps and several large ones. Our beginning steps include picking […]
Press Announcement Sunday, June 11, 2017 for immediate Release WOGO Team Sets Medical Missions for Cuba and a Return to the DRC Pinehurst, NC – June 11, 2017 – Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach (WOGO.org) announced the location of their next two medical missions for 2018 and 2019. The team will travel to Havana, Cuba following […]
This week at work the company held a Volunteer Fair. As part of the fair I was asked to participate in a video about why I volunteer. It got me thinking. I spoke about my time volunteering for WOGO and what it means to me. Why do I volunteer? Turns out it’s for purely selfish […]
We will be sharing Dr. Jan Kriska’s updates from his race here – often in his own words. Enjoy the updates and wish him luck! 3/22/17 – In the News! The Mount Airy News KNOM Radio Mission Visit our Facebook page to see the final video interview with Dr. Kriska (3 parts!). 3/9/17 – Update […]
Give the Gift of WOGO for the Holidays! How about giving a gift this year that will make a difference to people across the globe? Support a dedicated group of orthopedic surgeons and their team so that they can continue to bring relief and life-changing surgeries to restore mobility around the world. Donate to the Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach […]
