Congratulations to Jim Lechko for all that he does to promote the RI Foundation. He is always there to help and educate others.
Back in 2015 when my partner Marsha Pappalardo was District 6630 Foundation Chair I was asked by the District If I could get a Iron Lung at our event. I happen to know a Rotarian in Nebraska who had an Iron lung.
It was felt that many people had no idea how polio victims had to live.
Therefore, I contacted Bill Balou who happened to have an Iron Lung he used for Rotary presentations. He agreed that he and his club president would bring it to our District Foundation event.
I feel it is important that all persons know how this has affected us and see how they had to live.
There are some Rotarians who had Polio but many who had family members affected by this terrible health issue.
Just think if you had to live in an Iron Lung to survive.
We as Rotarians and friends of Rotary are honored to be part of an organization that has undertaken the challenge to eradicate Polio in the world.
Jim is to be commended for his dedication to continually educate members in our District.
Below is a picture of Marsha and I are with the iron lung which saved many lives and provided hope for those who had this health issue and called this their home for many hours.
Thank you Jim!
Yours in Service -
Jack A. Young PDG 2005-06
Ohio Rotary District 6630
