Debi is taking a trip to Nepal in September to work with an organization called WOGO (Womens Orthopaedic Global Outreach), which is the daughter of the parent organization "Operation Walk.")

WOGO and Operation Walk have missions with the aim to provide free total joint replacements to patients with no access to this type of restorative care.

The WOGO physicians are all female fellowship-trained adult reconstruction specialists, and their mission will be to focus on challengesfor Nepalese women with knee arthritis.

Approximately 71 total knee replacements in 30 patientswill be provided, as well as educational programs for local orthopaedic surgeons and young girls.

For more information about WOGO, click here for their website.

If you would like to make a donation to help raise funds for Debi's trip, please go to the contact page of this website.

The brainchild of Chicago - based graphic designer and masters' skater, Allison Manley, The Manleywoman Skatecasts highlights in - depth interviews with some of the sport's most fascinating identities from both the United States and around the globe.

Now in its 30th month, August 2009 features Debi Thomas.

Debi talks in refreshing detail about her start in the sport, her international achievements, relationships with other skaters, and life as a touring professional.

At almost 90 minutes in length, it is compelling listening.

Click here for the link.