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18 MARCH 10, 2023

Indian Physicians from New Jersey Raise

$213,000 for Turkey-Syria Earthquake Victims

The event was a grand success and graced by the presence of Ambassador of Turkey Murat Mercan

and Consul general of Turkey Rehan Ozgur

OUR BUREAU
Edison, NJ
he aftermath of such a cata-
strophic event can be devastat-
Ting, 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 re-
sources such as shelter, food, and
medical care.
New Jersey State AAPI Charita-
ble 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 Febru-
ary 24th 2023 fundraiser was done
at King Palace New Jersey and re-
cord 213,000 dollars were raised.
This event and fundraising are truly
unique as no other physician’s com-
munity or physicians’ organization
has done a fundraiser for this cause.
The event was a grand success
and graced by the presence of Am-
bassador of Turkey Murat Mercan
and Consul general of Turkey Rehan
Ozgur. During his comments, Am-
bassador said, “This is unique and
one of a kind event and appreciated
every one of the organizers from the
bottom of his heart for their humani-
tarian 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 found-
er updated on grave situation in Syria. JFK/HMH representatives Pres- Babar JFK university foundation of a kind in USA, Turkish and Syr-
Mr. Rakesh Jain of Mobility Ide- ident Chief hospital executive Amie board member attended the event ian community has developed great
al Healthcare committed $150,000 Thornton, JFK university hospital VP and announced stronger collabora- sense of gratitude towards Indian
worth of prosthesis, National AAPI operation Jaikumar Sreekanth, JFK tion with New Jersey State AAPI. community for this great humanitar-
President Dr Ravi Koli donated university Hospital Regional chief of Organizers are still getting the ian gesture, as expressed by many in
$5,000 as a partner of Event. More Surgery HMH Dr Faiz Bohra, Foun- checks and they appeal you to join attendance. Organizers will soon be
than 120 guests attended the event dation executive director JFK univer- the efforts to help victims of Tur- meeting the Ambassador of Turkey
and donated generously. sity hospital Sheri Marino and Frank key and Syria. This event being one to present the donation check.

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