The World Health Organization (WHO) realized the power of Rotary when we raised $247 million in the mid-1980’s for polio eradication. How did we do that? We mobilized volunteers, communities, governments, and even warring factions in more than 90 countries to combat polio. W-H-O was so impressed that it joined in partnership with Rotary to launch the largest public health initiative in history.
Rotary’s leadership made the goal of eradication attainable. And because of the extraordinary success of our recent campaign, thanks to Rotarians everywhere, we are significantly closer! By the time the world is certified polio-free, Rotary's contributions to the polio eradication effort will reach nearly $600 million.
The Charleston Rotary Club has made substantial contributions to the PolioPlus program through projects such as the Polo for Polio event.
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