Our Inspiration

      Just after his graduation, my grandpa, an aspiring doctor of 1960’s dreamed of landing in America for a better future and rich lifestyle. Meanwhile, he began his career as a lecturer at M.P. Shah Medical College in Jamnagar. Imagine to his surprise, the table turned. He decided his true calling was to serve his own rural community as the indelible imprints of his childhood evoked. As a boy, he toiled on the farm to help his father during the day and studied under the streetlight at night. Poverty was the main impetus of his endeavor to help the poor. Neither the scorching heat of summer nor the pouring rain of monsoon deterred him from traveling on horseback to visit patients living in remote farms. Not only did he provide free medical services to the unfortunates, but also gave them bus fare and money to buy medicine. In helping others, he found solace and his own happiness.

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     From the beginning, my grandpa always believed in having a good education. While remaining true to the experiential knowledge of our ancestors and drawing inspiration in our roots, he founded a school in Vaso in 1997 where the children can enrich their lives by learning moral values, indigenous culture and traditions beyond the pages of the books. Today, the school has become a phenomenal success.

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     His journey has inspired me to start a charity organization to carry on his legacy. With your continued support and blessings, we can open a window of opportunity for these hapless children. 

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- Rushikesh Patel