Indian Physicians from New Jersey in grand humanitarian gesture Raise $213,000

The aftermath of such a catastrophic event can be devastating, causing a ripple effect of loss, trauma, and struggle for those who survived. The people affected by this tragedy need our help now more than ever. Every donation counts and can help to restore the lives of those impacted by providing essential resources such as shelter, food, and medical care.

New Jersey State AAPI Charitable foundation and Four Physicians Dr Binod Sinha, Dr Hemant Patel, Dr Kishore Ratkalkar and Dr Raj Bhayani led the efforts to help the victims of this disaster. On February 24^th 2023 fundraiser was done at King Palace New Jersey and record 213,000 dollars were raised. This event and fundraising is truly unique as no other physicians community or physicians organization has done a fundraiser for this cause.

The event was a grand success and graced by the presence of Ambassador of Turkey Murat Mercan and Consul general of Turkey Rehan Ozgur. During his comments, Ambassador said, “This is unique and one of a kind event and  appreciated everyone of the organisers from the bottom of his heart for their humanitarian gesture.”

Turkish doctor Dr Vedat Obuz represents TA SC gave an Excellent presentation on current situation in Turkey and Syrian doctor Dr Haythem Albizem  who is Global justice  founder updated on grave situation in Syria.
Mr. Rakesh Jain Founder CEO of Mobility Ideal Healthcare committed $150,000 worth of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, hoyer lifts, gel cushions and prosthesis. National AAPI President Dr Ravi Koli donated $5,000 as a partner of Event. More than 120 guests attended the event and donated generously. Sangeeta Malik coordinator of event worked hard as master of ceremony and was instrumental in raising funds by auction.

JFK/HMH representatives President Chief hospital executive Amie Thornton, JFK university hospital VP operation Jaikumar Sreekanth, JFK university Hospital Regional chief of Surgery HMH Dr Faiz Bohra, Foundation executive director JFK university hospital Sheri Marino and Frank Babar JFK university foundation board member attended the event and announced stronger collaboration with New Jersey State AAPI.

Organizers are still getting the checks and they appeal you to join the efforts to help victims of Turkey and Syria. This event being one of a kind in USA, Turkish and Syrian community has developed great sense of gratitude towards Indian community for this great humanitarian gesture, as expressed by many in attendance. Organizers will soon be meeting the Ambassador of Turkey to present the donation check.