This morning we raised the World Polio Day Flag at townhall in the Town of Lincoln, Ontario. World Polio Day is observed annually on October 24. It is a global event aimed at raising awareness about Polio a crippling and potentially fatal infection. World Polio Day is organized by Rotary International in collaboration with other global health organizations. 99.9 % of the world is Polio free. Polio eradication will be one of history's greatest achievements.