In 1985 Rotarians made a promise to the children of the world. We promised them that we would eradicate polio from the face of the earth. On the day that we made that promise there were 125 countries on 5 continents that were polio endemic and during the year of 1985 more than 350,000 children—nearly 1,000 children every single day—were paralyzed by or died as the result of the polio virus. Help us this month to get closer to the eradication. During October our New Orleans Club will conduct a campaign among its members a here is how you can help. · Donate $20 - You will receive a Polio Plus sticker for your name tag · Donate $50 - You will receive a red Polio Plus lapel pin Donate $100 * – Become a Polio Plus Society Member Please consider joining the Polio Plus Society! This is a program to recognize your gifts and pledges to support Polio Plus *at $100 per year, until polio has been eradicated. For the rest of this year and all of next year your contribution will be matched twice by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation If you can’t give that amount, your contribution is still important to eradicate polio around the world. Please contact me at 786-223-6095 or make the donation to Tara and we will recognized at what ever level you can support. Yours in Rotary, Ernesto Carballo Jr. Foundation Chairman |
