Major online giving initiative a boost for polio eradication
Rotary International News -- 7 November 2011
Rotarians generously made online contributions of more than US$2.57 million to PolioPlus during the week of 24-28 October, in observance of World Polio Day on 24 October. The Rotary Foundation offered double Paul Harris Fellow recognition points for online contributions of $100 or more.
Rotarians were required to be registered on the Member Access Portal before making a contribution. Changes to the Foundation’s online contribution system enabled donors for the first time to contribute in 12 different currencies. Contributions were received from Rotarians in 105 countries; the top five giving countries were the United States, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the Philippines.
Rotarians who registered on Member Access between 14 September and 14 October were eligible to win 1,000 extra Foundation recognition points through a special drawing. The winner was a Rotarian in Nepal who has chosen to remain anonymous.
As of 31 October, Rotarians have raised $194 million for Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge in support of polio eradication.