World Polio Day was on October 24th, and we had the great opportunity to hear from Dave Willman, District 5450 Foundation Chair. He spoke about the current status of polio on our planet and our efforts to end this devastating disease, which afflicts children, causing crippling conditions and sometimes death. Rotary has been an active partner in fighting this disease since 1978 and has, to date, protected 3 billion children against polio, reducing polio cases by 99.9%. Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect children against this paralyzing disease. Polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan; however, the number of affected children is very low. To achieve 'planetary eradication,' much analysis and a required waiting period are necessary before we can truly celebrate. Rotary will remain committed to the finish line as we work to educate, raise funds, and support the efforts of those workers still on the front line vaccinating children."Rotary: Ending Polio Now!!
World Polio Day was on October 24th, and we had the great opportunity to hear from Dave Willman, District 5450 Foundation Chair. He spoke about the current status of polio on our planet and our efforts to end this devastating disease, which afflicts children, causing crippling conditions and sometimes death. Rotary has been an active partner in fighting this disease since 1978 and has, to date, protected 3 billion children against polio, reducing polio cases by 99.9%. Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect children against this paralyzing disease. Polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan; however, the number of affected children is very low. To achieve 'planetary eradication,' much analysis and a required waiting period are necessary before we can truly celebrate. Rotary will remain committed to the finish line as we work to educate, raise funds, and support the efforts of those workers still on the front line vaccinating children."