Skippack Pharmacy is partnering with North Penn High School to vaccinate 3,000 people in Phase 1a. The clinic vaccinated residents at 300 people per hour.
Dressed as Superman, pharmacist Mayank Amin says he represents all health heroes who save lives during the pandemic.
“If I wear this costume, it definitely brings out the smile of a lot of people who come to these clinics,” he said.
He says the pharmacy has vaccinated 11,000 people since February. The Sunday Clinic is special to him – it’s at North Penn High School, his alma mater.
“I graduated in 2003 and it’s been a part of my heart ever since. The corridors we walk through today, the gyms where I used to play basketball, and now we’re here to help 3,000 people,” Amin said.
He has 250 volunteers helping him in the 12-hour clinic, where both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are available.
“I think it’s so well organized. I did not expect it. When I saw all these people, I think oh woe,” said Theresa Cucchi of Chesterbrook.
In the waiting area after being vaccinated, some patients wrote notes to thank the pharmacy.
“It’s good because maybe I can see my family again. I miss my friends,” said April Marro of Harleysville.
Some said Amin was a hero to the community.
“Just the whole Superman outfit and I’ve read so many articles about him doing it for the community, going to people’s homes and such. I’m very grateful to him. That’s for sure,” said Nemo Perera of Phoenixville.
According to the pharmacy, everyone who gets their first doses at the clinic will be contacted about planning their second appointment in the next month.
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