October 24, 2023

It’s World Polio Day: Act now!

Now is the time for us to take action and advocate for the eradication of polio. As Rotary members and supporters, we lead the campaign to protect the world’s children from this paralyzing disease.

You can take part in this effort:

  • Watch and share the new videos about the Infantile Paralysis Center in Tuskegee, Alabama, USA. The videos, available on our Facebook page and the World Polio Day Resources page, illuminate a lesser-known piece of polio history.
  • Record a video for the Make Polio History Campaign, then share it on social media using the hashtags #MakePolioHistory and #EndPolio.
  • Donate to Rotary’s PolioPlus Fund or start an online fundraiser using Raise for Rotary. All contributions will be matched 2-to-1!
  • Rotary districts can also give District Designated Funds to PolioPlus. All contributions will help meet our goal of raising at least US$50 million each year toward ending polio.

To eradicate polio for good,
we need your support!

Together, we end polio.

Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!!

By PDG Scott McLaughlin

District Governor 2019-2020
PDG Scott is currently serving as an Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 29 (Region 36). Scott is a member of the Paul Harris Society and Major Donor.Scott is a Rotarian in the Kearney Dawn Rotary Club of Kearney, NE

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