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We are "This Close" to ending Polio
After 25 years of hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease.
As of January 17, 2012, Rotary Clubs worldwhile has successfully raised more than US$202.6 million to match $355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
All funds have been earmarked to support polio immunization activities in affected countries where the vaccine-preventable disease continues to paralyze children.
In recognition of Rotary’s great work, and to inspire Rotarians in the future, the Gates foundation is committing an additional $50 million (not a challenge grant) to extend our partnership.
Our achievement is just one more milestone in our journey to eradicate polio. Most importantly, our ultimate goal is the certification of the eradication of polio. We are "This Close" to ending Polio, please help us and donate now
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"Every where I go to learn about Polio, I see Rotary members helping out with the hard work, I feel sure that with continued support, we will be able to show significant progress."-- Bill Gates
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