Article from Rotary International News
World Polio Day puts the campaign in the spotlight, providing an excellent opportunity for clubs and districts to promote the End Polio Now message in their communities.
Many Rotarians have already gotten started. Australian club members are working with the Global Poverty Project on a petition drive to persuade world leaders to fully fund the critical work of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Supporters can sign the petition online.
Here are a few ways you and your club can help:
- Create your own “This Close” ad for your Facebook profile photo.
- Host a walk, run, or bikeathon. Be sure to send out a press release about the event.
- Download a World Polio Day Proclamation and ask your town to commemorate World Polio Day on October 24.
- Get an op-ed about polio into your local newspaper. See a sample.
- Use “This Close” resources from the Rotary Media Center.
- Make a donation toward polio eradication.
- Plan an End Polio Now Lighting to celebrate Rotary’s anniversary on February 23rd.