World Polio Day - LaGrange

Each year LaGrange Rotary Club Members proudly participate in the Rotary International World Polio Day Program. This year World Polio Day was Friday, October 24.  Again, we asked our members to make a small donation through one of three ways: by using Venmo, on their club statement or given directly at one of our regular club meetings. Donations were accepted  until Wednesday, November 5th.  The event was held at Wild Leap Brewery Two of the Rotary International polio presentations were planned to be shown during the event. 

Today, the polio virus is still endemic in two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Continued support of this Rotary initiative is helping to make a difference. Even small donations go a long way in helping Rotary International continue the fight against Polio. A major motivation for this fund raiser is that again this year the Bill and Melinda Gates will add another two dollars for every dollar that we raise.

At our meeting on October 15th a short presentation was given on the progress and current status on the continued effort to eradicate polio.

Our goal was to raise $500, we were able to raise $750.

Our volunteers for the evening event were made up of 9 Rotarians, 2 additional friends.