Grand Traverse Insider: Published: Saturday, October 18, 2014
Courtesy photo
Local polio survivor and Rotarian Marsha Minervini.
REGION – Since 1985, the number of reported polio cases worldwide
had dropped by more than 99 percent. Rotary International has been
raising money since 1985 to fight the infectious disease, but there’s
still work to be done.
This month, the Traverse City-based Rotary clubs are observing World Polio Day by presenting “The Shot Felt Round the World,” an award-winning documentary that tells the story of Dr. Jonas Salk and his effort to eradicate polio.
For nearly 30 years, Rotary International has been fighting the spread of polio. They’ve raised more than $1.3 billion to protect more than two billion children from the disease. Their primary role is to raise funds, mobilize volunteers and raise awareness of the disease.
This month, the Traverse City-based Rotary clubs are observing World Polio Day by presenting “The Shot Felt Round the World,” an award-winning documentary that tells the story of Dr. Jonas Salk and his effort to eradicate polio.
For nearly 30 years, Rotary International has been fighting the spread of polio. They’ve raised more than $1.3 billion to protect more than two billion children from the disease. Their primary role is to raise funds, mobilize volunteers and raise awareness of the disease.
More - Click here
No comments:
Post a Comment