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SUMMARY:MedEqual x FIA Chicago: Celebrating Sardar Patel’s Legacy of Unity Through Health Equity and Community Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:MedEqual will collaborate with the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA Chicago) at Volkening Lake\, Schaumburg\, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel\, the Iron Man of India. This 1KM Walk/Run will celebrate Patel’s message of unity while advancing MedEqual’s mission to build trust\, representation\, and inclusion in healthcare. Through this collaboration\, FIA and MedEqual aim to bring together diverse communities to promote awareness\, empower participation in medical research\, and strengthen the bridge between cultural pride and health equity.
URL:https://med-equal.org/event/medequal-x-fia-chicago-celebrating-sardar-patels-legacy-of-unity-through-health-equity-and-community-empowerment/
LOCATION:Volkening Lake\, Schaumburg\, Volkening Lake\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60194\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Swadeshi Mela 2025 — MedEqual Outreach at Mall of India
DESCRIPTION:MedEqual hosted an outreach booth at Swadeshi Mela on September 6–7 at the Mall of India in Naperville. Visitors learned how inclusive clinical research supports community health\, pledged their support\, and joined our volunteer list. We also ran quick surveys\, shared take-home resources\, and connected with dozens of families.
URL:https://med-equal.org/event/swadeshi-mela-2025-medequal-outreach-at-mall-of-india/
LOCATION:Mall of India\, 776 Illinois Rte 59\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Marching for Equity: MedEqual at Chicago’s India I-Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:MedEqual joined Chicago’s India Independence Day Parade along Devon Avenue\, celebrating community\, culture\, and health equity. \nOur team marched with partners and volunteers\, shared resources in multiple languages\, and invited attendees to take the MedEqual pledge to improve representation in clinical research. Grateful to the organizers and everyone who stopped by—together\, we’re turning pride into participation and better health outcomes.
URL:https://med-equal.org/event/marching-for-equity-medequal-at-chicagos-india-i-day-parade/
LOCATION:Independence Day Celebrations\, Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Wellness: MedEqual at Veggie Fest
DESCRIPTION:MedEqual hosted an outreach booth at Veggie Fest at Navistar Circle (Lisle). We shared resources on inclusive clinical research\, collected pledges\, and added new volunteers to our list. Attendees completed quick surveys\, picked up take-home materials\, and connected with our team about upcoming community events.
URL:https://med-equal.org/event/celebrating-wellness-medequal-at-veggie-fest/
LOCATION:Navistar Cir\, Lisle\, IL 60532\, Navistar Cir\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Voices That Heal: MedEqual at Manav Seva Mandir
DESCRIPTION:We connected with the community\, shared vital health info\, and built bridges toward inclusive wellness. \n\nTogether\, we’re reshaping healthcare for South Asians. \n\nJoin the movement. Let’s amplify every voice. \n\n\n\nVisit Our Website: https://med-equal.org/
URL:https://med-equal.org/event/voices-that-heal-medequal-at-manav-seva-mandir-bensenville/
LOCATION:Manav Seva Mandir\, 101 S Church Rd\, Bensenville\, IL\, 60106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Hearts United\, Voices Amplified: MedEqual Advancing Clinical Trial Equity at Annual Asian Heritage Fest
DESCRIPTION:MedEqual participated in the Annual Asian Heritage Fest at Mall of India\, Naperville\, IL! \n\nDirector Aadit Garg and President Riyan Jain connected with 120+ from the South Asian community\, spreading awareness about the importance of representation in clinical trials.\n Over 30 “iPromise” commitments made to join and educate others! \n\n\n\nVisit our website to Learn More: https://med-equal.org/
URL:https://med-equal.org/event/hearts-united-voices-amplified-medequal-advancing-clinical-trial-equity-at-annual-asian-heritage-fest/
LOCATION:Mall of India\, 776 Illinois Rte 59\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Our Stories\, Our Trials\, Our Future: The MedEqual Movement at Palatine Gurudwara
DESCRIPTION:Palatine Gurudwara hosted conversations about visibility\, about voice\, about belonging in spaces where decisions about our health are made. Because representation in clinical trials isn’t just data — it’s stories\, families\, futures woven together. ✨\n\n\n\n👥260+ hearts listened. \n\n🤝120+ promises bloomed.\n\nEach one a commitment to a world where South Asian voices are not an afterthought\, but a foundation.\n\n\n\n“I never realized how important our voice was… I’m glad I made the iPromise 🤝today.”\n\nNeither did many.Until now.\n\n\n\nThis is more than a movement. It’s a mosaic of every person who dared to say: “I matter. We matter.”\n\n\n\nUse #MedEqual and #iPromise to be part of the change.
URL:https://med-equal.org/event/coming-soon/
LOCATION:Gurudwara\, 1280 Winnetka St\, Palatine\, IL\, 60067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Uniting for South Asian Health Equity : MedEqual at ISKCON Temple
DESCRIPTION:Some moments aren’t just moments\, they’re movements. ✨ \nISKCON witnessed something powerful. Conversations that mattered. Commitments that promised change. MedEqual took a stand to advance South Asian Representation in Clinical Trials\,and the room echoed with purpose. \n👥 80+ attendees leaned in\, listened\, and left with awareness.\n🤝 50+ iPromise commitments — not just words\, but a promise to shift the narrative. \n“I never knew how underrepresented our community was. Now\, I’m committed to making a difference.”– A voice that resonated with many. \nBut this? This is just the start.\nEvery promise made\, every conversation sparked—it’s a step toward equity in healthcare.
URL:https://med-equal.org/event/advancing-south-asian-representation/
LOCATION:ISCKON Naperville Temple\, 1505 McDowell Rd\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:MedEqual at Diwali Mela 2024
DESCRIPTION:MedEqual participated in the United Punjabis of America Diwali Mela 2024\, a vibrant celebration featuring live singing\, dance performances\, shopping\, and food booths. Through its community booth\, MedEqual engaged with families and festivalgoers to promote awareness about diversity and representation in healthcare. The event served as a joyful opportunity to connect cultural pride with MedEqual’s mission of building trust and inclusion in medical research.
URL:https://med-equal.org/event/medequal-at-diwali-mela-2024/
LOCATION:Yellow Box\, 1635 Emerson Ln\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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