Saluting the Frontline of 'The War Against COVID-19'

On April 8, 2017, my son Ilyaas Khanshab, was born. No one could predict my family would be celebrating his 3rd birthday via a virtual hangout. It's a strange new world we live in. In the middle of singing "Happy Birthday" along with our quarantined family, I looked up and saw my brother, covered in personal protection equipment from the clinic, my first thought was nuclear warfare. It was at this moment I internalizd the severity of my brother treating COVID-19 patients at a Garwood, NJ Urgent Care. Frontline workers have been unexpectedly drafted 'to war' and are risking their lives to protect humanity from this deadly virus. I'm deeply proud and appreciative of my brother, Ali Asgher Khanshab, and all other essential workers for their selfless contribution in fighting COVID-19.

My wife, Mahera Khanshab, and I felt the urge to show our appreciation to my brother and all his collegues at the UCHA Care Center. With support and contribution from La Famiglia Sorrento, we were able to provide a delicious hot lunch to 15+ staff at the urgent care. Thank you for enduring all the hardships that come with fighting this long winded battle.

Let's shine light on kindness and the importance of lending a hand. Now more than ever, the world is desperate for good deeds and we should be the catalyst to motivate each other so it happens exponentially. I encourage you to share your good deeds here and be the #motivationcatalyst for someone else.

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