Good News York: Operation Walk New York & Samaritan Center | Humanitarian Healthcare, Volunteer Impact & Community Stories
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Good News York! In this episode, host Mike Brindisi takes you inside the world of Operation Walk New York, a nonprofit medical mission providing free hip and knee joint replacements for underserved patients, and the Samaritan Center, a beacon of hope for those facing hunger and poverty in Central New York.
Join us as we meet the dedicated team at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists and Operation Walk New York, including Kim Murray, Vince Marino, Amelia Cerio, and Jim Colone. Discover how this all-volunteer organization changes lives in Ghana and beyond, tackling orthopedic challenges, overcoming logistical hurdles, and building a global community of care. We also sit down with Mary Beth Fry, Executive Director of the Samaritan Center, to explore how their daily meal programs, case management, and basic needs distribution are transforming lives in Syracuse.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & Sponsor Message
00:30 – Meet the Operation Walk New York Team
03:00 – What is Operation Walk? Mission & History
06:00 – Building a Volunteer Medical Team
09:00 – Planning a Medical Mission: Logistics & Funding
13:00 – The Ghana Experience: Challenges & Triumphs
18:00 – Impact Stories: Changing Lives Through Surgery
22:00 – Overcoming Obstacles: Government & Cargo Logistics
27:00 – The Role of Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists
30:00 – Annual Missions & Expanding the Team
33:00 – The Importance of Mobility & Quality of Life
36:00 – Emotional Stories from the Field
40:00 – Education, Training & Local Partnerships
44:00 – Managing Patient Lists & Screening
48:00 – Cultural Exchange & Personal Growth
52:00 – How to Support Operation Walk New York
54:00 – Meet the Samaritan Center: Fighting Hunger in Syracuse
56:00 – Daily Meal Program & Community Kitchen
59:00 – Case Management & Agency Outreach
1:02:00 – My Place Program & Basic Needs Distribution
1:05:00 – Diaper Distribution & Family Support
1:08:00 – Volunteer Stories & Community Impact
1:12:00 – How to Get Involved & Final Thoughts
Links & Resources
🌐 Good News York: www.goodnewsyork.com
🌐 Operation Walk New York: operationwalknewyork.org
🌐 Samaritan Center: samcenter.org
🌐 Growth Mode Tech: www.growthmodetech.com
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