Rotary India observes World Polio Day
RAC Birupa sponsored by RC Cuttack, RID 3262, marked World Polio Day at Sanyasipatna village by organising an awareness rally with the help of children from an anganwadi and government school students.
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In association with Sri Vinayaga Vidhyalaya, Karamadai, RC Karamadai, RID 3203, conducted an End Polio Now awareness walk.
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RC Delhi South, RID 3011, Delhi Fellowship for Cycling to Serve and the Delhi Public School conducted a cycle rally to raise awareness about leprosy and polio. As part of this initiative, Rotary members contributed ₹20 lakh to support the fight against polio across the world.
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Interact Club of Narthanasala, sponsored by RC Vizianagaram, RID 3020, performed a polio awareness dance in three strategic spots in Vizianagaram on World Polio Day. This programme created a good public image for Rotary in the region.
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RC Alleppey, RID 3211, Greater observed World Polio Day at the Medical College Hospital, Alleppey, where club members served breakfast to over 300 patients and their attendants. Club president Col Vijayakumar spoke about Rotary’s role in making India polio-free and its fight against polio world over.
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Rotarians of RCs Greater Silchar, Silchar Pink, Silchar Central, Silchar, RID 3240, and Rotaractors of RAC Silchar took out a rally to sensitise the public about the importance of administering polio vaccine to children.
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As part of the World Polio Day programme RCs Mysore South East, Vijayanagar, HD Kote and Mysore Stars, RID 3181, jointly conducted polio awareness programmes at important locations in Mysuru.
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In association with the club’s Rotaractors and Scout and Guide cadets, RC Dharmanagar, RID 3240, organised a polio rally.