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PPNA Members,
There are no words to describe the horrific devastation by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Houston is suffering and people are scrambling towards safety. Hundreds of thousands of people are displaced from their homes while 32 people have died in the after math of worst catastrophe in decades. It is heartbreaking and gut wrenching to watch our neighbors suffering at his time.
I have been in touch with leaders of many organizations which are active in the relief efforts on ground so APPNA can also join in the effort and collaborate with them. The Southern Texas Chapter, SWDRC and Medical Corps Committee have begun their work. APPNA members have volunteered to work in medical camps and are ready to provide much needed healthcare to the victims, while SWDRC has started a fund raising campaign. APPNA Executive Committee has released $10,000 for immediate relief, most of which will be used to supply perishable food items, and medical supplies.
Rest assured that APPNA leadership and volunteers will do their maximum to help with recovery and rehabilitation in Houston. It is going to be a team work like always and I am so proud of all the volunteers who are stepping up to help. My sincere thanks to all the people who are donating to APPNA's Harvey Disaster relief fund. As we celebrate the holiest day in Islamic year, it is a reminder of giving our most precious possessions in the name of Almighty.
Sajid Chaudhary, MD
President APPNA, 2017