American Hindu-Jewish Congress Gala Unites Leaders to Champion Mental Health Awareness

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After the lights dimmed and the music softened at the iconic Mar-a-Lago — affectionately known as “The Winter White House” — the evening’s glow remained, filled with renewed awareness, unity, and a passionate call to confront America’s growing mental-health crisis.

Hosted by the American Hindu-Jewish Congress (AHJC), the gala gathered an extraordinary array of leaders, philanthropists, advocates, and innovators under one roof to champion compassion, collaboration, and advocacy for mental health and veterans’ wellbeing.

Keynote speaker Lara Trump set the tone with her words of inspiration and inclusion: “This is the Winter White House — and you are the first event of the season.” Her statement underscored both the historic nature of the evening and the significance of bringing together diverse organizations and communities for a shared national purpose.

Among the distinguished speakers and guests were Lynn Patton, current White House Director of Minority Outreach, who shared a deeply personal story that moved the audience and exemplified true bravery in bringing awareness to mental-health challenges; Ambassador Diana Starr, representing Veterans for America First (VFAF) and United Doctors of America, Inc. (UDA); Bridget Rasmussen, former Chief of Staff for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accompanied by Anthony Vino, entrepreneur and government-affairs specialist; Kristi Cortezano, entrepreneur and Executive Board Member of United Doctors of America, Inc.; Cygalle Dias, PR CEO representing the Opioid Awareness Foundation; and J. Bradley Hilton, Chairman of the Hilton Family Office.

Reflecting on the evening, Hilton shared: “Standing alongside such inspiring leaders reminded me how collaboration, guided by science and empathy, can accelerate true healing. Together, we can build pathways of hope and well-being that strengthen every community.”

The event, hosted by Dr. Arthur Kapoor and the illustrious Board of the AHJC, featured awards of distinction recognizing exceptional contributions to mental-health awareness, advocacy, and veterans’ support. The night’s conversations and connections forged new partnerships, planting seeds of collaboration that will continue beyond the gala.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Arthur Kapoor, Chairman of the American Hindu-Jewish Congress, offered a powerful reflection:
“Mental health awareness is not a single cause — it is a shared journey by all humanity. In this hour of division and uncertainty, we must return to the divine principles that shaped our nation. We need a return of God to this country — to restore compassion, purpose, and balance to our hearts, our families, and our communities.”

As the final lights faded, the sentiment remained clear — advocacy must be transformed into action and awareness into reform. Ambassador Diana Starr expressed a heartfelt vision for the future, stating: “We look forward to the collaborations that were birthed here this day — collaborations that can change the world.” She emphasized that healing begins with cultural understanding and reform — essential elements in enhancing mental-health awareness and building bridges of empathy across communities.

Speakers
Dr. Kyu Rhee | Dr. Janette Nesheiwat | Dr. Michelle Stravit | Frank Bisignano | Dr. Rahul Gupta

Master of Ceremonies
Mehek Cooke

Board Members
Dr. Arthur Kapoor | Dr. Rakesh Patel | Dr. Munr Kazmir | Rajiv Malhotra (absent)

Policy Director
Ankush Bhandari

Special Thanks
Event Planner & Transportation Logistics: Paget Kirkland, Kirkland Events

The Mar-a-Lago gathering marked a milestone — a collective commitment to restoring hope, dignity, and healing for those navigating mental-health challenges across the nation.

About the American Hindu-Jewish Congress
The American Hindu-Jewish Congress (AHJC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting unity, cultural understanding, and humanitarian collaboration between faith-based communities across America and around the world.

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