Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for health care.
Disease prevention and treatment takes on many forms, from supporting studies to helping immunize people to improving drinking water and the sanitation infrastructure. The world relies on Rotary to tackle these global challenges, and to set an example for others to follow.
"When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention. But as I grew, my heroes changed, so that now I can honestly say that anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me."
25 Student Families Received Turkeys and All the Sides
[from left] Sara Calkins, Ruth Ashford, Robbie Izat, Debbie Gentry-Rao, Foothill Principal George Sanchez and Yollett Merritt spent a happy morning on November 23, 2015 preparing for our Rotary Club of San Jose East/Evergreen's annual Thanksgiving Food Sharing Project.
We donate the supplies for their Thanksgiving meals to cheer on teen parents who are raising children while completing their high school education. We're proud of their determination to succeed!
