In 2024, Ali Abidi, a freshman at Onalaska High School in Onalaska, Wisconsin, came across the Congressional App Challenge. Intrigued and inspired, Ali saw this as an opportunity to combine his passion for STEM with his ambition to create positive change within his community. Recognizing that despite significant medical advances in the United States, millions of people still face substantial hurdles in obtaining affordable healthcare, Ali sought a solution through innovation and technology.

Driven by determination and compassion, Ali developed ApolloHealth, a free mobile application designed to efficiently connect uninsured and underinsured individuals to free and low-cost healthcare clinics across the nation. This platform would not only bridge existing gaps in healthcare accessibility but also empower individuals with reliable resources, enabling them to proactively manage their health.

Yet Ali's vision didn't stop there. Realizing the potential for broader impact, he aimed to expand upon ApolloHealth's initial concept. To truly tackle the multifaceted barriers to equitable healthcare, Ali founded SEHAT (Securing Equitable Healthcare Access Together). SEHAT's mission was broader and more comprehensive, designed to address the systemic issues that limit affordable healthcare access for underserved communities nationwide.