WOODBURY, NY(TIP): Association of Indians in America New York Chapter organized their 32ndDeepavali Annual Benefit Fundraising Gala on Saturday, Sept 7, at elegant Crest Hollow Country Club Woodbury.
A Thali dance by young dancer, Dr. Neela Zareen set off the evening program attended by a large gathering, which included the Deputy CG, Mr. Shatrughna Sinha, Past presidents of AIA, community leaders and the media.
President Harish Thakkar addressed the audience briefly highlighting AIA, NY chapter’s activities and the Annual Deepavali festival which attracts huge crowds at the South Street Seaport
With its pioneering efforts over the past three decades AIA has brought Indian culture, food and dances to the grassroot population. With the Annual Gala’s fund-raising efforts, AIA marches ahead for grand Deepavali festival in Manhattan with various cultural dances on stage, food, jewelry, clothing and artifacts vendors.
The AIA, at the gala, honored Kanubhai Patel, Chairman of Amneal Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd., Smt Chanchal Devi Shah, mother of Mr Navin Shah, President and CEO of Navika Group, Dr Annapoorna Kini, Prof. of Cardiology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, Dr Tarun Wasil, an eminent Hematologist & Oncologist, and the young generation professional Vaishali Deshmukh, Pharm D, daughter to Dr. Satish and Gitanjli Anand.
Kanubhai Patel was honored for being the leading entrepreneur of generic medicine made in USA. He is very well supported by his sons Chintu Patel and Chirag Patel and family for the fast-growing company. Kanubhai’s vision , guidance and continued efforts are helping Chintu Patel to take this company to higher level.
Smt Chanchal Devi Shah, mother of Mr Naveen Shah, Navika Group was awarded Family Pride award on behalf of the entire Shah family and was greatly appreciated by audience for guidance and nurturing of the entire family
Dr. Annapoorna Kini is a very well accomplished Interventional Cardiologist and runs the safest and busiest cardiac cath lab in the country.
Dr Tarun Wasil, an eminent Hematologist & Oncologist, greatly admired by his patients , nurses and colleagues for his critical knowledge, expertise, simplicity and sincerity in his art of Medicine. He is affiliated to Northwell system and continues to serve the community.
For the first time with great vision & commitment, President and his team decided to present the Family Pride Award to young generation professional Vaishali Deshmukh, Pharm D.
AIA President Harish Thakkar said of Vaishali’s parents: “ No doubt, continued support , nurturing guidance and support of the family go a long way in bringing the best in growing young people in the family. And Dr. Satish and Gitanjli Anand have contributed a lot to the accomplishments of the young lady”.
Vaishali, the young Pharm D. from St John School of Pharmacy NY is working with CVS for the last 20 yrs. This year CVS picked her for Paragon Award which is given to only six in the whole USA among 10K Pharmacists and the only one in Northeast USA.
Greatly admired by her colleagues, coworkers at all levels and managerial staff, Vaishali is involved in grooming, teaching , guiding new graduates, and lectures to senior citizens, at nursing homes and schools on health- related subjects and immunization. She derives energy and commitment from the well supported family, specially her husband Pharmacist Amit Deshmukh. She considers her inspiration and grassroot support from her father, Dr. Satish Anand, a medical doctor, now retired, and mother Gitanjli Anand, a committed community leader at all levels. Her Family Pride award must inspire the younger generation .
Dr Nirmal and Tina Mattoo, Patrons Asmita and Arun Bhatia, Dr Neeta and Pramod Jain, Kanak and Prabha Golia, Vimal and Divya Goyal hugely supported the event. Past presidents of AIA and members of community lent their support. The AIA President and team said they valued the support and contribution from friends and patrons and look forward to welcoming them at the iconic Deepavali Mela on October 6.
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