Red Bank, NJ – August 12, 2024: Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy (RSCP) had the honor of hosting Senator Cory Booker on August 11. The visit provided
Senator Booker with the opportunity to witness firsthand the crucial work being done by RSCP to support underserved and uninsured patients in our community.
During his visit, Senator Booker expressed his admiration for RSCP’s mission and impact. He remarked, "I was so moved, if not blown away, by Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy. They do extraordinary things: literally millions of dollars of pharmaceutical expertise and prescription drugs free to the community. In many ways, they are showing what love is about. It is service. It is sacrifice. I want to thank them for being truly a light in our state."
Senator Cory Booker with RSCP Board Members and Ritesh Shah's family
Senator Cory Booker addressing the audience at the visit of RSCP
Senator Booker further emphasized the significance of the visit, stating, "This is truly the most inspiring stop I’ve had in all of my 21-county tours."
Ritesh Shah, the founder of RSCP, shared his gratitude for the visit: "We are deeply honored to have Senator Booker visit our pharmacy and see our work firsthand. His recognition of our efforts reinforces our commitment to improving access to essential medications and healthcare services. We are grateful for his support and inspired by his kind words."
Board members of RSCP and Ritesh Shah’s family were also in attendance, expressing their appreciation for the Senator’s visit and the spotlight it brought to the pharmacy's mission. The visit underscores the critical role that Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy plays in addressing health inequities and providing vital resources to those in need. RSCP remains dedicated to its mission of enhancing access to medications, immunizations, health education, and pharmacy services.
For more information about Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy and its services, please visit: https://rscprx.org/, 24 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701.
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(Photos Courtesy: Chirag Patel - Universal Photography. Provided by Tushar Patel, board member, RSCP)
