In 1988, when the Global Polio Eradication Initiative began, polio paralyzed more than 1000 children worldwide every day.
The Gates Foundation is currently matching all Rotarian raised polio donations $2 for each $1 contribution (up to $35 million yearly). Our Rotary-wide 2016-17 Rotary year polio fundraising goal is $45 million + the Gates Foundation match.
Our goal is Global Polio Eradication! Polio Plus: Zero is the magic number!
Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER! 15,600,000 children saved from the paralysis of polio since 1988. 2017 total total total Total paralysis cases year-to-date 2016 2015 2014 Globally 5 37 74 359 - in endemic countries 5 37 73 340 - in post-endemic countries 0 0 0 19
Rotary Club of Rowlett (Paddle Creek Point) Cleanup Event An event we do five times annually. We adopted a area in Rowlett to support 'Keep Rowlett Beautiful'. This includes the park, lake shoreline, wooded area, and the adjacent railroad track section. 2017 polio case breakdown by country Endemic Countries – 2 Pakistan (20 in 2016) 3 Afghanistan (13 in 2016) 0 Nigeria (4 in 2016) Source: Terry Ziegler, bigzlumber@aol.com District 5890 Rotary Foundation Committee Chair (Polio Eradication Update as of 4/8/17)
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