For the past 20 years, National Rx Security has been working closely with physicians to provide the leading technology in prescription pad security. On a recent trip to Kenya, National Rx Security President, Dan McCaffery had the opportunity to engage in a different kind of work. The work of service.
Each day in Kenya was a profound exposure to one of the several slum neighborhoods in the capital of Nairobi. The simple act of walking down the street afforded the opportunity to engage with many of the children who would gather to inquire, “How are you?” Arriving at any of the on-site locations where Africa Yoga Project works allowed the chance to meet and speak with the people. Participating in outreach, such as teaching and practicing yoga, as well as sharing with the children was an inspiring experience. In one of these instances, two twin boys stood out with their inquisitive and sociable personalities. They wanted to speak, hold hands, be held, and interact. Their smiles were only eclipsed by their pealing laughter.
Through this interaction, it became known that both twins were suffering from severe hernias and were each in need of an operation. While the element of suffering was absent from their faces, the mother vocalized the reality of the situation. Without the means to seek medical attention, the two boys would have to live with the condition.
When Dan became aware of the facts, he was moved to act. On behalf of his long held belief of ‘working together for a better community,’ Dan, in partnership with Africa Yoga Project and 2 other donors, committed to providing the funds necessary for the operations. Within days, the two had left the hospital happy and healthy.
National Rx Security believes the concept of working together for a better community to be universal. It can apply to a business- such as providing physicians with the latest in prescription pad security, just as easily as it can apply to relationships- such as the ability to offer service and help when and where one can. To learn more about what it means to work together for a better community, you can read more about the worthwhile endeavors that National Rx Security supports, such as Africa Yoga Project, at www.africayogaproject.org.
