Very good news. Polio cases thus far this year are still down with no new cases since my last report: year-to-date, three cases in Afghanistan and two cases in Pakistan.

 

As a District, we had a goal this year of raising $44,060 and as of May 17 we have raised $54,228 with still over a month to go. CONGRATULATIONS! When you add in the $17,616 of our Foundation District Designated Funds that have been donated we, as a district, have donated $71,845. And I know there were Polio Plus donations coming out of Governor Marge’s District Conference that have not yet been counted and I believe many clubs will be donating as the end of the Rotary year approaches.

There are 15 clubs that have already met or exceeded their End-Polio-Now giving goals and several other that are very close. In addition, a number of clubs who didn’t set a goal have raised significant Polio Plus money. However, there are 6 clubs that have yet to make a Polio Plus donation this year. One of our goals is to have every club in the district make a donation; last year we missed it by only one. The amount doesn't matter, but the symbolism of your club, or individuals from your club, stepping up to support this effort is huge. Still plenty of time, but please be sure your club does something. Last year, the one club that didn’t give was surprised, having thought that they did. If you have any doubt whether or not your club has donated, let me know and I’ll give you the information. Let’s be a district that supports End Polio Now 100%.