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Learn about the progress made in eradicating polio, the efforts of Rotary International, and various fundraising events to support the cause. Get involved and be part of the "This Close" campaign to end polio.
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Endemic Re-established (proven) 'Importation belt' 2009 1985 2006 PolioPlus Progress: All but 4 Countries Had Eradicated All 3 Polioviruses by 2006 3
Endemic countries Case or outbreak following importation (0 - 6 months) Wild Poliovirus, 10 May 2010 – 09 Nov 2010 Wild virus type 1 Wild virus type 3 Wild virus type 1/3
US$2,000 goal per year until 30 June 2012 Suggested 20% of DDF each year Target New Rotarians Since 1 July 2005: 150,000 new Rotarians 1,500 new Rotary clubs RotaryClubs
Find a list of fundraisers that you can do at www.rotary.org Purple Pinky Project Raffle ‘a-thon’s Special event Movie night Successful fundraisers
2 for 1 Recognition World Polio Day Concert to End Polio with polio survivor, Itzhak Perlman Events
Rotary Foundation Alumni Challenge Rotary Fellowships/Rotarian Action Groups to conduct fundraising events Rotary International Rotaractors and Interactors The “Family of Rotary” gets involved
International notables participate in our This Closecampaign. We are “This Close” to ending polio