BOSTON–Indian Americans in the Boston area marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by organising a free community healthcare camp, offering medical, dental and vision services to hundreds of residents in tribute to the civil rights leader’s legacy of service and equality.
The Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA)–New England, in partnership with several community organisations, held the camp on January 19 at the Academy of Creative Arts in Burlington, Massachusetts, as part of the MLK Day weekend observances. The initiative was aimed at honouring Dr. King’s vision through direct community service, according to a media release issued on Monday.
More than 300 community members benefited from the camp, receiving free medical check-ups, dental consultations and vision screenings. Free reading glasses were also distributed to individuals in need.
The event was supported by a large number of healthcare professionals of Indian origin, representing a wide range of specialties including vascular surgery, cardiology, psychiatry, primary care, dentistry, nutrition, physical therapy and vision care. Organisers said the diverse expertise ensured comprehensive and accessible healthcare services for attendees.
FIA–New England president Abhishek Singh said the initiative was inspired by the ideals championed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “We are inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s dream of equality and social harmony, and wanted to honour his memory by organising a free community healthcare camp with free vision checks and dispensing of reading glasses at no cost,” he said.
The camp was attended by several prominent Indian-American community leaders and representatives of local organisations, who expressed strong support for the effort and praised the spirit of volunteerism demonstrated by healthcare providers and organisers.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed across the United States to honour the Nobel Peace Prize laureate who led the American civil rights movement through nonviolent resistance. Community service initiatives held over the MLK Day weekend are widely seen as a way to reflect Dr. King’s message of dignity, compassion and equality through meaningful action. (Source: IANS)
