Rotary launched the PolioPlus program in 1985 with a promise to children everywhere that one day, they won’t have to fear being paralyzed by polio. It has been a long and challenging endeavor to contain wild poliovirus to just two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan. And as in any marathon, the final mile of polio eradication is the most challenging.This is why it’s so important for Rotary and Rotaract clubs to use World Polio Day on 24 October as an opportunity to raise awareness. Remind your communities about the incredible progress we’ve made toward eradicating this disease and emphasize that polio anywhere will always be a threat to children everywhere.
With World Polio Day only a few weeks away, we want to know what your club is planning to do. Whether you’re hosting your own activity or participating in a district or zone event, tell us about it! To eradicate polio, we need the support of every club and every member. Together, we end polio.