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On Saturday, October 14th, several dedicated AAHOA Members raised $8,500 to support Team Payal's Smile. This initiative, held in memory of AAHOA Member Montu Patel's sister, Payal Patel, who tragically lost her battle with brain cancer, took place during the National Brain Tumor Society’s Fourth Annual Race for Hope 5k Walk/Run in Philadelphia, PA.

 

The participation of AAHOA Members exemplified the strength that the community can bring to charitable endeavors.

 

The National Brain Tumor Society is committed to conquering and curing brain tumors. The organization is also the largest patient advocacy program in the U.S. committed to curing brain tumors.

 

Montu Patel, a dedicated AAHOA Member and the driving force behind Payal's Smile team, expressed the significance of raising awareness and research funds.

 

"You wouldn't believe how small the charity is but how large of an impact it has in D.C., and how instrumental it is to get research funding to help find treatment options for brain cancer and different types of brain tumors,” Patel said. “The same standard of care that was there 30 or 40 years ago is the exact same standard of care that is there today. Almost every other type of cancer has advanced in its standard of care, but brain cancer has not hit those same stepping stones of discovery and the new standard of care to help patients have a better and longer quality of life."

On Friday, October 13, AAHOA Chairman Bharat Patel addressed a group of students enrolled in the Hotel Management class at the University of South Carolina (USC). This presentation marked a unique and significant opportunity for aspiring young professionals to gain insights from a seasoned industry expert.

 

During his presentation, Patel delved into the significance of AAHOA, shedding light on the remarkable work the association has accomplished on a national, state, and local level. This opened students' eyes to the game-changing initiatives shaping the hospitality industry while emphasizing AAHOA's pivotal role in driving progress forward.

 

One of the highlights of Patel's presentation was his guidance on how students could enhance their marketability in the hospitality job market. His invaluable insight provided students with a roadmap for pursuing a successful career in the field.

 

“You can start your journey in a number of ways. One is learning the metrics and figuring out the capital statistics,” Patel shared. “This is one of the industries where you can move up and eventually become the owner or CEO. The key thing here is hospitality.”

Time: 2-2:45 p.m. EDT
Day: Friday, October 20
Company: Denton
Panelists: Raja J. Patel and Michael J. McGee
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