Vote for the People’s Choice Award winner

At 11:24AM on 22 April 2008, Barbara Maves wrote: I visited Asia briefly recently. I saw people everywhere and heard about many more - about the billions of people who are barely hanging on to life. I realized that there is no group - governments, NGO's, Rotary clubs, foundations, or wealthy billionaires - who can adopt all the people who need help to stay alive -families where children are expected to add to the needed resources for family survival from the time they can walk and talk. And the current system does not keep them alive. I heard about the millions who die every day from starvation, disease, and the many other causes from inadequate protection from natural disasters to the extreme stresses of every day living. The only solution is to spend whatever resources are available on those things that will allow them to self provide that which is necessary to sustain family life. I see basic skills - reading, writing, and understanding basic math - as the first steps to reduce poverty and the exploitation of personal ability that accompanies it. And secondly, these people need a way to produce a product needed by others that will bring in enough resources so they can provide for their own needs. Death, as described , will continue but the starting place to turn this around is to insure that every child obtains these basic skills. And, when every mother, every woman, has these skills and a way to earn an income, the family's stability and education will be greatly excellerated. Therefore, I chose the child reading photo. Start now to provide this.

At 11:26AM on 22 April 2008, kasun wrote: Rottery club is doing a silent service to the world community. i beleive it's a friend in need for people who has actual needs.

At 11:43AM on 22 April 2008, Twinkie wrote: I was facinated with the child's innocent mind amidst of the crisis surrounds him. The passion to learn something will lead a child's path to be a career & goal oriented individual someday...

At 10:26AM on 21 April 2008, Subhro Banerjee wrote: This is an excellent picture

At 11:04AM on 21 April 2008, Rot.Yusuf O. Sadiku(PHF) wrote: Service Above Self Moment is another way of publicizing the works of Rotary.

At 9:20AM on 22 April 2008, Hareesz Rasheed wrote: It is a great project

At 11:26AM on 22 April 2008, Mian Shaukat Masud wrote: This photo actually depicts work of Rotary. Other photos do not have Rotary Logo in it or actual work depicted.

At 11:26AM on 22 April 2008, Rtr. Nimesh Shrestha wrote: its show that litte effort that is done to make peoples health concious is proven by seeing this expression of a child.

At 11:26AM on 22 April 2008, tarek omar wrote: it's an amaising pic

At 11:27AM on 22 April 2008, Robert Weel wrote: This outstanding photo shows the efforts of Rotarians and others from around the world teaming up to eradicate polio.

At 11:27AM on 22 April 2008, Robert Bishop wrote: Thank you to all Rotary members that make these projects succeed.

At 11:27AM on 22 April 2008, Mathieu Issa wrote: This shows a typical adult child interaction we can all understand no matter where you are, no matter who you are.

At 11:28AM on 22 April 2008, David Hensen wrote: They are all great photos.

At 11:28AM on 22 April 2008, Edward Roufberg wrote: Its not an easy choice. They all should win.

At 11:28AM on 22 April 2008, William Eckelkamp wrote: Great shot,should be used as a poster for Polio Plus,photo says it all.

At 11:28AM on 22 April 2008, Peter Oleschuk wrote: I would call it "A Rotary Communion of Life!"

At 11:28AM on 22 April 2008, Carol Sarrosick wrote: Education is one of the best resources you can give to help a person or nation endure.

At 11:23AM on 22 April 2008, Barry Maltese wrote: Although all of the pictures are great, this one is not only wonderful, but shows so well the work that Rotary is doing. A truth that the rest of the world is yet unaware.

At 11:29AM on 22 April 2008, Bob Wehe wrote: I was with Susan and Didier when this picture was taken. The picture is a great example of being at the right place at the right time with a camera. Opportunity often knocks only once!

At 11:24AM on 22 April 2008, gabrielle yulis wrote: an small life saving drop that will bring thousand tears of joy

At 11:23AM on 22 April 2008, Connie Larson wrote: NID IN INDIA , WHAT A GREAT PICTURE

At 11:41AM on 22 April 2008, ijeoma ihemeje wrote: It is good to know that we make a difference

At 2:00PM on 22 April 2008, Andrew Williams wrote: All the pictures are great. However Rotary committed to POLIO Eradication in 1985 and we have not yet finished our task. We must continue to put this as our first priority despite the urgent needs of the other efforts. Literacy, Clean water etc. The efforts of all the Rotarians and others who fight for the complete eradication of Polio must be rewarded. Service above Self that is why I chose the picture of the voluteer encouraging the child to open wide for the vaccine. The saved lives and the saved resources once polio is eradicated are beyond measure.

At 11:50AM on 23 April 2008, Roger Rose wrote: I sincerely believe that rotary has so many great projects around the world and to say one is better than another doesn't seem to fit the rotary ideal of "Is it fair to all concerned". So therefor I am not going to cast my vote based on the great stories that accompany the outstanding photos, rather,since if I understand the contest correctly, this is a photo contest to best depict our ideal of "Service above Self". Looking at the photo's I only see one which shows one human being helping another human being, thus , the photo taken by Susan Wischhusen of Didler Fosse as he administers an oral polio vaccine to a child as visibly exemplifing "Service above Self". Congradulations to Susan for her excellent photo, Didler Fosse for his humanitary service and for the unnamed child for his/her victory over polio.

At 11:49AM on 23 April 2008, Bora Yoldas wrote: Actually all the photos are great, however my favourite is pharmacist Didier Fosse's photo taken in India. Congratulations for all the pics... Bora

At 10:04AM on 24 April 2008, Md.Masudur Rahman Masud R C of Meghna ,RID 3280 Bangladesh wrote: What a Picture Susan Wischhusen was captured !

At 10:06AM on 24 April 2008, Rotn Musa 'Osho Lawal, RC of Tarauni central distirct 9120 wrote: Although all the photos are shown, precipitate level at which rotary is making the world a better living place for every community and humanity at large, but surely eradication of illiteracy,kidney transplanting may reduce the death rate and level of illiteracy around the world. I will only say thank you to all the club who are making the rotary family proud all over world that they should keep doing what we knows best which is "Service above Sell"

At 10:07AM on 24 April 2008, Rotn Musa 'Osho Lawal, RC of Tarauni central distirct 9120 wrote: Rotary mean life, rotary means abundant water,health care, good road,better environment and world peace , for that i can only thank all the rotary family all over the world for their contribution in every aspect of human development. kudos to all and we need to do more and more.

At 5:10PM on 24 April 2008, Alan Williams wrote: 2007/08 'Rotary Shares'. Share life and erradicate Polio. What a photograph, what an expression, made me smile when I first saw it. 'Rotary shares, Rotary helps life'. Keep up the good work. Fellow Rotarian. 1280 district.

At 9:37AM on 25 April 2008, PP Masrur J.Scheik wrote: The Picture showing a beautiful baby being vaccinated by a Rotaraian , his exprations are as cool as a father gives medecine to his own kid, wow ! wonderful picture... In fact the winner picture... Best for the promotion of Rotarayis efforts to eradicate the polio from the face of earth...for sure this Service Above Self Moment is most perfect way to publicize the superb work of Rotary ...

At 9:39AM on 25 April 2008, srinivasan wrote: It isgreat one

At 11:41AM on 25 April 2008, Beverly Lenihan wrote: Water--the gift of life-there is no greater gift besides one self we as Rotarians can give to those in need. There could be a million winning photos for the work we do around the world!

At 9:54AM on 6 May 2008, Linda Kallner wrote: I vote for the photo of the three children in Kenya. Here's why... To me, "Service Above Self" can be as simple yet powerful as taking time to notice, helping those you see feel special and bringing out....their smiles!

At 9:54AM on 6 May 2008, Peter Spawforth wrote: The young boy with the water reflects the future and our dependence on sustainable natural resources - Rotary points us towards to this goal.

At 9:55AM on 6 May 2008, Anna Ritchey wrote: A great picture that captures the moment

At 9:55AM on 6 May 2008, AC Peter,RI PIRG India/Nepal wrote: Seeing is believeing - photos speak for itself for Rotary works

At 5:06PM on 29 April 2008, IRAWAN SUSILO wrote: Yes, all the comments above are right, we do need help to help the needy people, I am WCS chair for D 3400, would like to be contect for you who want to sponsors our projects.

At 9:55AM on 6 May 2008, Gowri Rajan wrote: Rotary's Gift of Sight is certainly one of the greatest gift of all.

At 9:55AM on 6 May 2008, Richard wrote: A picture which tells parents to take their kids for immunization against Polio. Its a good one and must be posted in all village clinics to encourage parents.

At 11:16AM on 30 April 2008, Uday .P wrote: Rotary is sharing its wealth, expertise, knowledge, with needy pepole. I am proud to be member of this esteemed international oraganisation

At 5:53PM on 1 May 2008, Jess Bogli wrote: The little boy looking into his cup is truly beautiful. Some of us take clean water for granted. This boy is truly depicting respect for a resource not everybody has accessible to them.

At 9:38AM on 1 May 2008, Jess Bogli wrote: The little boy looking into his cup is truly beautiful. Some of us take clean water for granted. This boy is truly depicting respect for a resource not everybody has accessible to them.

At 9:35AM on 1 May 2008, Beth Stafford wrote: In this picture, I believe that Rick Lawrence captured the "light" he and all Rotarians desire to bring to the lives of people suffering in our world. The clean water project is just one example of the many good works of Rotary at home and abroad. I am so proud of my Manchester CT Rotary Club and proud of Rick's talent to capture something that speaks to the light and hope for all Rotarian projects through the lense of his own experience.

At 9:56AM on 6 May 2008, wing ng wrote: it is facinating how much we can do and how much some of us choose not to do

At 9:56AM on 6 May 2008, Rotn (Dr) Uko O Igbokwe wrote: In this picture Kim Schilling captured the essece of Rotary towards helping children from Africa. It therefore brings to bear on a lot more Rotary should do for the African continent. The smiles on the faces of the children depicts Rotarys commitment in bring happiness to children

At 9:57AM on 6 May 2008, Norma Holder wrote: We take so much for granted here in the Eastern Caribbean - we use potable water for our lawns, run our baths - 3 or 4 times daily, bathe our dogs - without any thought or care of how precious it is nor the challenge that some parts of the world have in getting good clean water to drink. This picture is a wide awakening and hopefully make us think twice about wasting water each time we open our taps !

At 9:58AM on 6 May 2008, Diane Brown wrote: When I first saw this picture, I remembered a quote from Ghandi. "Be the change you want to see in the world". Rick Lawrence and his fellow Rotarians are change as seen through his photo.

At 9:58AM on 6 May 2008, Rtn.Suryanarayana S V - www.rotaryclubofsecunderabadwest.org India wrote: Best photos have been selected for contest. I suggest that a best comment in this webpage should also be awarded. - Rtn Suryanarayana S V, Hyderabad, India www.rotaryclubofsecunderabadwest.org

At 9:59AM on 6 May 2008, Darien Lewie wrote: The Richard Lawrence photo, seemed to capute feelings and emotion of clean potable drinking water. Thank you Rick!

At 9:59AM on 6 May 2008, Anne Cole wrote: a wonderful picture of a gift for life

At 9:59AM on 6 May 2008, jon hutchinson wrote: having worked closely with rick and elin i must say this picture does justuce and is symbolic of the truly inportant work they have done as a team for rotary international

At 10:01AM on 6 May 2008, Shihara Cader wrote: I think the one on "good eyesight" is really good. many people are suffering Cataract and rotary is doing a good Job!!

At 10:00AM on 6 May 2008, Edgar Herbruger wrote: Having been living in Guatemaya for several decades,give me the awareness that the picture I chose is valid enough to portray the gallopant need for a world coordination to eradicate malnutrition and hunger from this apparent paradise. If only there were enough Political Will and Humane Sensitivity to do so!!!

At 10:01AM on 6 May 2008, George Condon wrote: It makes one proud to be a Rotarian.

At 12:28PM on 7 May 2008, Sandra Rafferty wrote: As I understand it the theme was "Service above Self" while all of the photos are excellent only the photo of Didier Fosse shows a Rotarian performing a service...the others merely suggest it or it is explained in the caption.

At 12:28PM on 7 May 2008, Elsie Bain wrote: This photo shows that Rotary brings out smiles despite life adversities.