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Rotary International District 5790 End Polio Now Chair David Hurt
David Hurt, District 5790 End Polio Now Chair
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THIS WEEK

Polio this week as of  28 December 2016

  • In 2016 to date, 35 children have been paralyzed due to wild poliovirus, fewer than in any preceding year. However, eradication requires reaching zero. Poliovirus survives in a limited number of places, with decreasing genetic diversity; the eradication programme continues to intensify its efforts to reach every child.
 
 
End Polio Status as of Oct. 1, 2016
Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER!
15,300,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis of Polio Since 1988     
                                                                   
Polio cases reported this week:
Pakistan 0, Afghanistan 0, Nigeria 0   
 
2016 Polio Case Breakdown by Country (Green Numbers are 2015 Totals)
Endemic Countries –14 Pakistan (2015-54), 9 Afghanistan (2015-20),
3 Nigeria (2015-0)
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Raising Money for End Polio Now - Club Challenge
Not all clubs have an Ironman Triathelete like Minda Dentler to challenge our communities to End Polio. But our District 5790 clubs do have great ideas. 
 
District 5790 has a goal to raise over $70,000 for TRF Polio Plus fund. Beyond asking Rotary members to donate to the fund, the best way to obtain this goal is for each of the 69 chartered clubs in our district to host some type of End Polio Now fund raiser in their community
The Arlington Rotary Club announces Pints for Polio
Legacy Draft Beer Co. October 8th 3 PM to 8 PM
A great time for fellowship with other Rotarians while while contributing to End Polio Now
$20 per person gets you three beers, plus a custom pint glass and 50% of proceeds will go to Polio Plus Foundation
Purchase your tickets now!
The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club to host an Old Fashion Sunday Texas Tea Social to End Polio
To take place October 23rd between 3 pm and 5 pm in Lewisville, Texas. For specifics on the location and cost click the more info button below.
 
Featuring ladies in their Sunday finest hats being served by the gents of our fine club while Rotary & local dignitaries share our efforts and progress eliminating this dreaded disease. 
 
Join in on the fun with judges selecting the most beautiful, notable and outlandish hats (men and women).
Houston Area Clubs to Dye Pinkies Purple for Polio
Now, here is a clever idea that Houston area Rotary Clubs will be doing to End Polio on October 8, 2016. At all three Microsoft Stores in the Houston, Texas area - Baybrook Mall, Galleria Mall, & Woodlands Mall - 11 AM to 5 PM.  We will be Dying Pinkies Purple. 
End Polio Update - Afganistan
TNo new Polio cases reported this week.  Nine Polio cases reported in 2016 with 20 cases recorded in 2015. The most recent case, with an onset of paralysis on 08/11/16 was from Paktika - near the Pakistan border. 
End Polio Now update from Pakastan
No new Polio cases reported this week.  Fourteen Polio cases reported in 2016 with 54 cases recorded in 2015  The most recent case, with the onset of paralysis on 07/27/16 was from the South Waziristan agency of FATA. 
End Polio Update from Nigeria
No new Polio cases reported this week.  Fourteen Polio cases reported in 2016 with 54 cases recorded in 2015  The most recent case, with the onset of paralysis on 07/27/16 was from the South Waziristan agency of FATA
Quote of the Day
"It is an incredibly exciting time to be a Rotarian.  We are gathering momentum for the final race to the finish: to the end of PolioPlus and the beginning of a Polio-free world.  It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime chance to End Polio Now, through Rotary Serving Humanity."  RI President John Germ 
Have you Reserved your seat at the Power of One Foundation Gala yet?
Three Registration Options Available
The prestigious Centennial Table for you and 9 others
The premium location Club Table option for you and 9 others
The Individual Option for you and guests
Place pointer in the Power of One graphic on left and click to go to the on-line registration page.
 
 
TAKE ACTION AND DONATE
Become a Polio Plus Society Member
Donate $100 to Receive Pin
 
                                                                    
Wear your pin to the golf outing.
 
Donate via Rotary Direct
 
 
Lori Williams of the Mansfield, RC is the Editor of this bi-monthly publication with input from the District 5790 End Polio Now Chairperson David Hurt. Any comments, suggestions or ideas are appreciated.