India Post News Service
CUPERTINO, CA: Touch-A-Life Foundation is dedicated to making a difference in solving homelessness problem in Silicon Valley. On their 2nd Annual Gala event on December 15 in Cupertino, Dr. Romesh Japra was awarded with Touch-A- Life Hero Award for his outstanding Community Service over the years.
Dr. Romesh Japra is an internationally recognized Cardiologist; Founder and Convener, Festival of Globe (FOG); President, Federation of Indo- Americans (FIA); and Founder, Fremont Hindu Temple and Cultural Center.
Starting in 1993, Dr. Japra founded the Annual Festival of India and Parade along with India’s Independence Day Celebrations. Since then, it has grown by leaps and bounds and last year there were more than 150,000 attendees. Creating this Little India every year, he helps the first generation Indo Americans cherish and thrive on nostalgic atmosphere and second generation imbibe their rich heritage, culture, values, traditions and philosophy. 
Dr. Romesh Japra has organized and contributed to numerous charity organizations and events across the globe. Events like Festival of Lights – Diwali, Festival of Colors – Holi and India Republic Day celebration have attracted tens of thousands of people and are instrumental in building a vibrant and cohesive indo-American community in Bay area.
Besides promoting culture and arts, Dr Japra has been a champion of various charities. He has been organizing Free Health Fair for last three decades. Through ‘Aasra’ organization, he is helping women and children who are victims of domestic violence; through FIA Senior wing he is helping elderly for health, transportation, immigration, meals and abuse issues; through IWE wing he is empowering women, and through Toy Drive, helping destitute and juvenile children.
Community leader Dr. Romesh Japra has been a role model for youth. With diligence and tenacity in his own endeavors, Dr. Japra, has made an impression on the world and on the youth with his influence upon them for the betterment of their personal lives.
