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Dr. Satheesh Kathula Receives Inspirational Award from

Raising Awareness of Youth with Autism Foundation

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New York, NY
r. Satheesh Kathula, President of the Amer-
ican Association of Physicians of Indian Ori-
Dgin (AAPI) was honored with the Inspiration-
al Award given by Raising Awareness of Youth with
Autism (RAYWA) Foundation during a glittering
Inspirational Award Gala on December 14th, 2024,
at New York’s iconic Pierre Hotel by Taj Hotel. Dr.
Kathula was chosen for the award along with several
community leaders, for his contributions to the coun-
try, particularly in the field of healthcare, and his ded-
ication to his patients and the broader community.
Dr. Kathula, a board-certified hematologist and
oncologist from Dayton, Ohio, practicing Medicine
for over two decades, in his response after receiving
the award, said, “I am truly humbled to receive this
Inspirational Award alongside several other remark-
able individuals. This really inspires not only me, but
the people, who are actually serving the community
and society at large. Inspiration is the spark that ig-
nites our potential and drives us to do more, to be
more. It comes from many sources—nature, people,
art, even from small things- but its power is immense.”
The organizers of the event said, “The RAY-
WA Foundation is proud to celebrate individuals
who have made extraordinary contributions across
diverse fields, driving impact, innovation, and inclu-
sion. This year’s honorees exemplify the spirit of re-
silience, leadership, and compassion.”
The multi-faceted event recognized inspiring
South Asian individuals from diverse categories. The
black-tie networking extravaganza brought together
the nation’s business, community, health, and art world
from diverse industries. The gala featured inspiring
speakers, live entertainment, and a silent auction.
The highlight of the program was the launch of
Roshni Inspirational coffee table book. The Gala member of the Board of Trustees. He was elected the Year - 2018’ by the Leukemia and Lymphoma
and Ceremony provided an exclusive opportunity overwhelmingly by AAPI members as the national Society.
to mingle with Roshni honorees in a celebratory Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President of AAPI, Among many others, Dr. Kathula has initiat-
setting. Roshni Recognition Gala attendees re- and has served as the President-Elect of AAPI ed a bone marrow drive, as the donor pool among
ceived gift bags containing samples of this year’s during the year 2023-34, prior to assuming charge as South Asians is very limited, Dr. Kathula said. “So,
award-winning products. All Finalists and Winners the President of AAPI in July this year. we are trying to recruit potential donors in the stem
received a unique trophy, featuring the company He strongly believes acquiring new knowledge cell or bone marrow transplant donations. Because
name, the name of one’s new innovative product/ is crucial for professionals, especially physicians with people are getting affected by lymphomas and leu-
service, and the level of win. Special recognition was a changing healthcare environment. Recently, Dr. kemias, and they need transplants. Since they do not
provided to the Honorees featured in the Roshni Kathula acquired a certificate from Stanford Univer- get the matched donors in this country, we are trying
Media next Coffee Table Book. sity in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. He grad- to increase that pool.”
Raising Awareness of Youth with Autism uated in May 2024 from Harvard University com- Under his leadership, AAPI has launched a pro-
(RAYWA) Foundation has been doing incredible pleting a “Global Healthcare Leaders Program.” gram called “Million Miles of Gratitude,” to honor
work to support individuals with autism. Kudos to Dr. Kathula was the President and founding veterans by promoting physical activity. Participants
Mani Kamboj and Dr. Rashmi Sharma for their member of the Association of Indian Physicians can log their walking or running miles, with each mile
tireless efforts to raise awareness about autism. For from Ohio, President of the Miami Valley Associ- serving as a tribute to the veterans. The goal is to
25 years, they have hosted the Inspirational Award ation of Physicians of Indian Origin as well as the collectively reach a million miles in the coming year.
Gala, honoring those who inspire others in their re- President of the ATMGUSA (Association of Telu- Not satisfied with his personal and professional
spective fields. gu Medical Graduates in USA). In addition, he has achievements, Dr. Kathula has been active in the In-
Dr. Kathula has dedicated his career to treating worked with the Ohio State Medical Association on dian community. With the objective of enabling Phy-
patients and actively supporting various nonprof- various issues. He has been actively involved in com- sicians of Indian Origin to give back to their moth-
it organizations. Dr. Kathula has served AAPI in munity service locally, nationally, and international- erland, India, he organized the Global Healthcare
various capacities. He was the Regional Director, a ly for the last two decades. He was awarded ‘Man of Summit is New Delhi, India in October this year.

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