Eradicating Polio -- What it takes

At 10:32AM on 17 April 2013, Peter Casey wrote: Hi I am a Rotarian and my club is planning a campaign among our local schools to try and raise money for the Polio campaign. I've had a good look around but can't seem to find anything suitable and up to date. Have you any suggestions re PowerPoint presentations, CD's etc? YIR Rotarian Peter Casey Launceston Rotary Club Webmaster & Public Relations www.launceston.rotary1290.org

At 9:37AM on 19 July 2010, mahmooda nasreen arshad wrote: we are few steps away to kick polio out from pakistan. . certainly, encouraging field staff at this point of time and inter -department collaborative efforts will lead us in achieving the goal

At 10:46AM on 8 July 2010, Miguel Saavedra GP 2012-2013 wrote: This video is a excellent oportunity on order to improve our activities and and help humaritariam

At 9:29AM on 8 February 2010, PDG Helge Andersen, D-1470 wrote: I was in Kano in October 2009 with a Norwegian team as teamleader, I will be back later this year, we have not yet finish our work in Nigeria.

At 8:55AM on 20 November 2009, Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo wrote: Excellent and informative video. Every Rotarian should see this. I just completed the NYC Marathon with the distinct purpose of raising funds and awareness for this cause. With the help of fellow Rotarians and many others, including three elementary school age groups, over $6,000.00 was raised. I plan to run the marathon in the next two years paralleling the international effort "End Polio Now." Let's all work together to make the dream of world-wide eradication a reality by 2012. "The Running Rev." of The South Shore Rotary (Staten Island, NY, USA) District 7230

At 12:15PM on 26 October 2009, dino marzaro wrote: Hello,i made 3 NID in 2006,2007 and 2008(Togo,Bangladesh and Nigeria).You have to make at least one in your Rotarian's Life to see and know how it change your life and HELP the people.Do not forget that is the goal of the Rotary=POLIO FREE

At 3:58PM on 15 October 2009, Emily wrote: We are holding a Purple Pinkie Day at the college I attend. Any suggestions on promotion?

At 9:29AM on 21 September 2009, Dr. Gaurish Padukone wrote: A fantastic eye-opener for many a Rotarian who have only heard about the PolioPlus Program but do not know what goes into it. PolioPlus Program has the heart and soul of every right minded and selfless Rotarian and all of us are eagerly , not waiting, but working toward achieving that - so far - elusive goal of total polio eradication. May Almighty give us the strength to complete the last few laps.

At 3:31PM on 29 July 2009, John Wheeler wrote: This is great storytelling - just right for school age children. I think I'll use this as part of our promotion activities for Purple Pinkie Project this year.

At 10:03AM on 24 July 2009, Dr. Manju Gupta wrote: To eradicate Polio from India, every Rotarian has to work as an army.

At 8:59AM on 22 July 2009, Bhavisha Patel wrote: Rotary-once again achieving impossible goals! And to think-20 years ago, there were so many countries in which this crippling disease still existed. Thanks to Rotarians in India and accross the world, the dream to irradicate polio is quickly becoming a reality! Several countries down.......and only a few to go.....

At 2:05PM on 15 May 2009, Tony Ricco wrote: Wow. This is true humanitarianism. I particularly admire the focus that is put on the human relational factor. An effort, however noble, would be ill conceived without having the ability to reach people on a personal level. Great job.

At 9:29AM on 27 April 2009, DGN George Camp wrote: It is wonderful to see all of the great projects that have been accomplished in Nigeria where I was in April-May 2009 in Kaduna Nigeria. every rotarian should be proud that they have contributed to this Great cause.

At 10:07AM on 6 April 2009, Jahangir wrote: NID is one of the most successful programs in Bangladesh. Probably it is an example for other countries of the World for Polio eradication initiative. As a polio fighter, I always got local members of Rotary Int. besides me fighting with us during NIDs.

At 9:03AM on 30 March 2009, R.Srinivasan wrote: The dreaded disease polio being eradicated with all the efforts of all Rotarian and like minded persons from the universal earth.

At 9:15AM on 30 March 2009, Ayoub,PP,RC-Heliopolis,Egypt wrote: Having participated in Polio eradication in India 1995 (during my diplomatic posting to New Delhi) makes me impatient about completion of the job; and I follow their news with hope of getting the job completed by the many active members in this campaign. 2010 should be your celebration year.

At 10:57AM on 23 March 2009, Rotr. Meribe, Austin I wrote: Polio is a bad disease and am happy that rotarians in Nigeria and in my district i.e 9140, are putting there quota in polio eradication. Rotaract club of Akanu ibiam federal polytechnic, unwana. district9140.

At 12:20PM on 12 March 2009, PDG Helge Andersen wrote: Having particpated in an NID in Bangladesh in November of 2007 changed my life. And after Bangladesh I have been in Nigeria in 2008 and as teamleader for a the first team of danish rotarians, I will bee in Nigeria agin in May with a new team ads teamleader

At 9:25AM on 11 February 2009, George Camp (DGN 7230) wrote: Having particpated in an NID in Bangladesh in November of 2007 changed my life. I am in awe about the changes that we Rotarians have brought to the world.

At 9:22AM on 22 January 2009, Natty Moodley (DGE D 9270) wrote: I had the wonderful privilege of being present at the announcement by Mr Gates of his foundation's additional contribution to the polio eridaction programme. This contribution displays his confidence in Rotary's managemnet and eradiction efforts and certainly lends great credibility to our organisations ability to deliver on a promise to the World. Thank you Bill, your legacy shall live on in eternity.

At 9:27AM on 21 January 2009, ALICE LAMBIE wrote: Having participated in a NIDS program in India in 1998, it was fascinating to see the "cold chain" from start to finish. It gives me goose bumps when I realize that today in India there are some teen-agers that are polio free because I was there in 1998.

At 10:25AM on 21 January 2009, Anne wrote: This is proof of the unlimited power of a clear and compelling vision that is shared by many - a drop in every child's mouth. I am in awe, Rotary.

At 9:48AM on 19 January 2009, GBEMI TIJANI MST wrote: very inspiring.a wonderful window on what 21st century community & global compassion ought to be -or become to justify our faultless biology.WHY polio?RI intervenes by epidemiological daring instead of querying transcendental nature Yet not complacent nor covetous.Coming soon! -polio's death knell globally.BILL GATES FORTIFICATION shows there are other sensitive WATCHMEN OF PEOPLE WITH VIRAL PATHOLOGIES. They help to make a dream of being normal a reality for billions of kids Such a maze of selfless burden -bearers -- Rotarians and non-rotarians alike will be remembered beyond their dollar-post by a generation of anatomical splendor reconditioned by a polio free future for humanity . ROT.CL. OF OLUYOLE ESTATE D9130