Let's End Polio Now! 

 
Rotary has accomplished so much during our 31 year history of efforts to eliminate polio forever!  Rotary International has shared the following information for all Rotarians.

India has not reported a polio case since 2011, thanks largely in part to massive vaccination and surveillance campaigns that led to the country being officially certified polio-free in 2014. Subnational Immunizations Days continue in order keep India polio-free. For the first time, Rotary International staff members worked alongside health workers and volunteers in the field to help with polio eradication efforts. The World Health Organization along with Rotary International continue to provide immunizations to keep India polio free.

 

With only 35 cases in total last year in three countries, we are so very close to the finish line.  We still need to give immunizations to these countries, including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria.  THE GREAT NEWS IS THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE CASE OF POLIO THIS YEAR AS OF FEBRUARY 10th.  But, we still need to raise funds to continue the immunization plan.

Rotary International has asked every Rotarian to donate $26.50 this year, the same amount that was donated 100 years ago that started the Rotary Foundation.  Can we count on your club?  All clubs that have 100% of their members who have donated $26.50 will be recognized at the District Conference.

Please contact Shirley Giltzow at: shirley_giltzow@live.com for any additional information or support.  I would be glad to help with membership numbers and completing the multiple donor form. Together, we can and will eliminate Polio forever!!