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One Team. One Dream. A Polio-Free World!
When Rotary formed PolioPlus in 1985 as the founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to end polio, polio was paralyzing 1,000+ children every single day in 125 polio-endemic countries. Because vaccines work, just 2 countries remain wild polio-endemic. Learn more a EndPolio.org.
"I am from a generation who has witnessed the devastating effects of polio. When I discovered how close we were to eradicating polio, I was very motivated to be a part of this movement. It is so rare when you can accomplish something so spectacular."- Angelique Kidjo, singer-songwriter, a Rotary Polio Ambassador, UNICEF Global Ambassador. Click to watch a 4-minute video of Bill Gates as he thanks Rotary but also states, "As long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat to spread back everywhere."
Here in Rotary District 5890, polio touched the lives of people we know and love!
Below are four personal stories to learn how polio, a virus which is as easy to catch as the common cold, impacted their lives.
- Wayne is a Rotarian and polio-survivor
- Tish is the sister of Emi, a Rotarian
- Beth & Butch are the grandparents of Michelle which shares their beautiful love story.
- DJ which is a 2nd generation Rotarian that helped vaccinate children in Nigeria alongside his dad which is also a Rotarian
How can polio be prevented? Two important tools help to prevent polio – two safe, effective vaccines. Find out about the oral polio vaccine and the inactivated poliovirus vaccine and their roles in the polio eradication effort.
If enough people in a community are immunized against polio, the virus will be deprived of susceptible hosts and will die out. High levels of vaccination coverage must be maintained to stop transmission and prevent outbreaks occurring.
Rotary International is a founding member of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative which is constantly assessing the optimal use of the different types of vaccine to prevent paralytic polio and stop poliovirus transmission in different areas of the world.
Climb Aboard the 5890 Express Train...we're heading to a Polio Free World!
2024 WORLD POLIO DAY: ONE DAY, ONE FOCUS, ENDING POLIO!
Thursday, October 24th is World Polio Day!
Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!
A Win Against Polio is a Win For Global Health!
World Polio Day is Thursday, October 24th. Since 1985, Rotarians have been relentlessly working to eradicate polio!. We invite everyone to attend one of the following End Polio Now events here in the Houston area to help create awareness and help wipe polio off the planet!
In an effort to eradicate polio, the District 5890 PolioPlus Committee is having two family-friendly FUNraising events.
See sections below for details about both of these FUN-Raisers!
- "3rd Annual Paddling for Polio" Rubber Duck Race on Saturday, October 19th at Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Katy
- "Pumpkins for Polio" at First Colony Mall on October 24th - 26th (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Funds raised at each event will go to Rotary International's "PolioPlus" Fund to help eradicate this dreadful disease. What's the "plus" in PolioPlus? Click here to discover the reason!
See details below for each FUNraiser!
Questions? Click here to email Karen Kurt, District 5890 PolioPlus Committee Co-Chair
October 24-26, 2024 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) - District 5890 "Pumpkins For Polio" to END POLIO NOW - Pumpkin Decorating Contest at First Colony Mall in Sugar Land
Click here to download the "5 Reasons Why We Must Eradicate Polio" Flyer on the left.
Questions about the event or learn more about your Rotary club participating?
Questions? Click here to email Karen Blakeman, D5890 Pumpkins for Polio Event Committee
📅 Date: October 24-26, 2024 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
📍 Location: First Colony Mall, Sugar Land (We'll be located near JC Penney)
🗺️ Address: 16535 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479
📍 Location: First Colony Mall, Sugar Land (We'll be located near JC Penney)
🗺️ Address: 16535 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Funds raised at this event will go to Rotary International's "PolioPlus" Fund to help eradicate this dreadful disease. What's the "plus" in PolioPlus? Click here to discover the reason!
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🎃"PUMPKINS FOR POLIO" FUNraiser to END POLIO NOW! 🎃
For the 2024 World Polio Day, District 5890 is planning a great collaborative fundraiser for all D5890 to come together, have FUN, and raise funds to help wipe polio of the planet!
DG Nancy's Goal is for each club that participates to raise $2,000 for Rotary's PolioPlus Fund to eradicate polio. Join us for a fun and impactful fundraiser that brings together creativity and compassion to help wipe polio off the planet!
Our District 5890 goal for 2024-2025 is to raise $50,000 which will be matched 2-for-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation raising the total to $150,000 to help End Polio Now!
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🎃 PUMPKIN JUDGING CONTEST 🎃
Houston area Rotary clubs have decorated pumpkins, and we need your help to choose the best one! 🎨
Houston area Rotary clubs have decorated pumpkins, and we need your help to choose the best one! 🎨
Here's how it works:
- Purchase a ticket for just $1. (We'll also have QR Codes there for different donation levels)
- Place your ticket in the container by your favorite pumpkin.
- Every dollar you spend will be donated to Rotary's PolioPlus Fund, A 501(C)3 non-profit, to END POLIO NOW,
💵Your $1 becomes $3! The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match every dollar 2-for-1, tripling your impact!
Come out to support a great cause, enjoy the creative pumpkin designs, and help us make history by ending polio once and for all! 💪🎃
Link to our Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/vHAujwsQ3T9wk57K/
Questions? Click here to email Karen Blakeman, D5890 Pumpkins for Polio Event Committee
Saturday, October 19th - District 5890's "3rd Annual Paddling for Polio" Rubber Duck Race to End Polio Now!
Location: Typhoon Texas Waterpark, 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy, TX 77494
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Questions? Click here to email Karen Kurt, District 5890 PolioPlus Committee Co-Chair
Deadline to purchase your duck(s): You must email Karen a copy of your Rotary Foundation contribution receipt no later than 2 PM on Friday, October 18th
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The family fun begins as 10 AM.
- "Kid Zone" with pictures with your favorite characters
- Vendor Booths open at 10 AM
- Cornhole Tournament & games for all ages throughout the day
- Food & Drinks available throughout the day
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Purchase your rubber ducks using one of the options below to support The Rotary Foundation's "PolioPlus Fund"
Cost:
- $20 per duck
- Six (6) ducks for $100
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Donate $1,000 or more and qualify for the opportunity to purchase a pair of purple "End Polio Now" converse high tops!
Funds raised at this event will go to Rotary International's "PolioPlus" Fund to help eradicate this dreadful disease. What's the "plus" in PolioPlus? Click here to discover the reason!
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HOW DO I PURCHASE MY LUCKY RUBBER DUCKS?
By making a charitable donation to the The Rotary Foundation's "PolioPlus Fund" which is a 503(c)3 non-profit.
Option #1 you make your contribution directly to The Rotary Foundation
Option #2 you make your donation to your club and your club president sends to The Rotary Foundation.
See details below:
OPTION #1 - YOU MAKE YOUR DONATION DIRECTLY TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
For your donation to be credited to your Rotary account for Paul Harris Fellow credit, you may need your Rotary ID number. If you happen to have a Rotary Magazine nearby, your Rotary ID is listed on the mailing label, just above your name and address between the two #’s – Example: #012345678# (note: when you enter your ID number, you don’t need to include the # before or after the numbers.
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COMPLETE A ROTARY FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION FORM & MAIL: Make a donation to Rotary's “PolioPlus Fund” using The Rotary Foundation's "Individual Donor Form" (click here) Before mailing your form to Rotary International, make a copy and send to Karen Kurt via email so she can reserve your duck(s): KarenBranhamKurt@gmail.com
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USE "ROTARY DIRECT" ONLINE DONATION: Make a safe and secure online donation to the “PolioPlus Fund” via "Rotary Direct" online" (click here)…send Karen a copy of the receipt so she can reserve your duck(s).
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USE ROTARY'S "RAISE FOR ROTARY" ONLINE DONATION: (CLICK TO LEARN MORE) Make a safe and secure donation to Rotary's “PolioPlus Fund” through our District 5890 “Raise for Rotary” webpage (click here). You can pay with credit card, or just below the blue “Donate Now” button on our "Paddling for Rotary" webpage, you can click “Donating by check?” for instructions. You may need to include your Rotary ID number to receive Paul Harris Fellow credit. Remember to send Karen a copy of your receipt so she can reserve your rubber duck(s)! Here's the direct link to our https://raise.rotary.org/nlanderson/fundraiser932255 "Paddling for Rotary" Raise for Rotary webpage:
Note: Our District 5890 Raise for Rotary QR Code below is specifically for donating to our District 5890 "Paddling For Polio" Rubber Duck Race" event. You will receive an email confirmation of your donation, plus The Rotary Foundation will email you a Tax Receipt for your records.
OPTION #2 - Members can purchase their rubber duck through their Rotary or Rotaract club
Give your contribution to your club. Each Club President will be responsible for submitting their member's donations with either a Rotary Foundation Multi-Donor or Individual Contribution Form. Club presidents should forward a copy of their Rotary Foundation Multi-Donor or an Individual Contribution Form to Karen Kurt before mailing to Rotary International: Text to 832-228-3571 or click here to email her no later than 2 PM on Friday, October 18.
Anyone can purchase a duck to help eradicate polio!
Share the above QR Code or this direct link, https://raise.rotary.org/nlanderson/fundraiser932255, and encourage friends and family to contribute!
Questions? Click here to email Karen Kurt, District 5890 PolioPlus Committee Co-Chair
The global eradication of Polio is Rotary's promise to the children of the world!
Be a Rotary Polio Champion...Join our Rotary District 5890 PolioPlus Society!
Pledge to contribute at least $100 each year until polio has been full eradicated and the world is polio free!
District 5890 PolioPlus Society Members will receive a membership lapel pin depicting a child receiving two drops of polio vaccine and a PolioPlus Society Membership. We look forward to properly recognizing you for your commitment as a Polio Eradication Champion!
See below for "5 Reasons Why We Must Eradicate Polio", our PolioPlus Society Membership Form, and the super easy ways to make your donation!
Ever Wondered What's The "Plus" In PolioPlus?
Well, lives are changed by the "Plus" in PolioPlus!
The “plus” is something else that is provided as a part of the polio eradication campaign. It might be a hand-operated tricycle for a polio victim or access to water. It might be additional medical treatment, bed nets, or soap. A 2010 study estimates that vitamin A drops given to children at the same time as the polio vaccine have prevented 1.25 million deaths by decreasing susceptibility to infectious diseases.
Together, let's End Polio Now & FOREVER!
Join the District 5890 PolioPlus Society!
Let's keep our promise to protect children!
Pledge to contribute at least $100 each year until polio has been full eradicated and the world is polio free!
Here's How to Donate to Rotary's PolioPlus Fund
Choose a one-time donation of $100 or more, or a recurring donation in the amount and frequency of your choice. (consider $10/month as the "easy way" to become a District 5890 PolioPlus Society Member)
3 BILLION Children Immunized
We must Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER!
21,000,000 cHILDREN SAVED FROM THE PARALYSIS OF POLIO SINCE 1988
PolioPlus is the most ambitious program in Rotary’s 119 year-history. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative it is the volunteer arm. Rotary has led the private sector to rid the world of this crippling disease for over 30 years. PolioPlus is recognized worldwide as a model of public-private cooperation in pursuit of a humanitarian goal. Click to find out more about polio.
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rotary's Polio Infrastructure was utilized to help tackle COVID-19 around the globe - Learn how - Click here!
CLICK HERE to visit Rotary's World Polio Day Resource Center with ideas and material to plan and promote your club event. There are videos, materials, banners & posters, Infographics, event materials, press releases, Instagram and Facebook materials, and more!
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Why Eradicate Polio?
To end polio, we must stop transmission of the virus in the three countries where it remains endemic: Afghanistan, and Pakistan. We must also keep all other countries polio-free until we're certain it won't resurface. Up to 60 high-risk countries still operate large-scale immunization campaigns to protect children against polio.
Polio Global Eradication Initiative
The goal of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative is to complete the eradication and containment of all:
- Wild polio viruses
- Vaccine-related polio viruses
- Sabin polio viruses,
So that no child ever again suffers paralytic poliomyelitis.