More than 300 people gathered at the Mogul Ballroom restaurant in New Jersey recently, to support Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy (RSCP) and the celebration of the book launch of his memoir, ‘Pills to Purpose.“
Organized by RSCP President Joe Howe, the Sept. 13 event was filled with emotional tributes and photo sessions. The beautifully decorated ballroom set the stage for heartwarming keynote speeches, the symbolic lighting of a lamp, and the unveiling of the book by Ritesh Shah.
Keynote speaker, state Sen. Vin Gopal, spoke about “Empathy: a Prescription for Hope,” saying that RTCP was created to serve the underserved communities.
Keynote speaker Raj Mukherjee sang the song, “Seva: the Pharmacist’s Purpose” from Shah’s book, which emphasizes the mission of service and sacrifice in heal