Rotary Club of Garden City takes bold step towards a Polio-Free World

See below full press release from Rotary Club of Garden City:

The Rotary Club of Garden City – Georgetown reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to eradicating polio by hosting a special event in observance of World Polio Day. On October 24, the club joined hands with the School of the Nations EarlyAct club to celebrate this vital cause and educate the younger generation on the importance of eradicating polio worldwide.

The highlight of the event was a captivating #WorldPolioDay talk featuring the expertise of Foundation Director, Dr. Ariane Managr, and Past President Ronald Burch-Smith. Dr. Ariane Mangar and PP Ronald Burch-Smith shared their invaluable insights and engaged in a meaningful discussion with the students, shedding light on the significance of eradicating polio globally and the progress made thus far.

In a symbolic gesture, the Rotary Club of Garden City – Georgetown presented the School of the Nations EarlyAct club with a beautiful bench adorned with the #endpolio logo. This bench serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing battle against polio and a way to raise awareness about this devastating disease.

Polio, once a rampant global health threat, is now on the brink of eradication. With only a few countries remaining where the virus still poses a risk, we have a unique opportunity to make history. Polio could become only the second human disease ever to be completely eradicated. The dedicated work of Rotary International, in partnership with organizations like the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has brought us closer to this historic achievement.

“We are thrilled to be part of this momentous effort to end polio. Our collaboration with the School of the Nations EarlyAct club highlights the importance of engaging the next generation in this cause, ensuring they understand the impact they can make by supporting the eradication of polio,” said Dr Ariane Mangar, Foundation Chair, Rotary Club of Garden City – Georgetown.

The time for action is now. We invite everyone to join us in our mission to #EndPolio. To learn more about how you can get involved and contribute to this global effort, visit endpolio.org.