In 1985, Rotarians made a promise to the children of the world to eradicate polio. Since PolioPlus began, the number of polio cases worldwide has declined by 99 percent, thanks largely to the efforts of Rotarians around the world. Rotarians have committed nearly US $881 million toward global polio eradication efforts. Already, five million children are walking who would have been paralyzed, and more than 1.5 million lives have been saved. None of this would be possible if it weren’t for Rotary’s leadership and vision.
There have been no new cases of Polio in India for the last six months. There has been a 99% drop in cases reported in Nigeria over the past year, from 300 cases down to just 3! Rotary has fundamentally changed the game in our favor. And now, with the advances in the vaccine the cost is down to only 10 cents a dose.
None of this would be possible if it weren’t for Rotary’s leadership and vision. What a wonderful legacy we are leaving to the children of the world. Doesn't it give you goosebumps?
Goodbye Polio! Thank you Rotary! "Bridging Continents, Building Communities"
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