The End Polio Flame made it to Saline
The End Polio Now Rotary Flame made its way to Saline Rotary on November 5, 2015. Rotarians and Interact Club Members from Saline High School give the sign that we are "this close to eradicating polio around the world"
The flame was launched in Chennai, India, in December to celebrate India being polio-free and commemorate the 30th anniversary of PolioPlus. The torch has made its way through Colombo, Karachi, Kabul, Sydney, Taipei, Manila, London, Lagos, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Rotary's headquarters in Evanston IL. It has been in the Ann Arbor area since October 1.
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair John Kenny noted the progress that has been made since Rotary launched the polio eradication campaign in 1985. “The fruits of our labor since that day are clear,” Kenny said. “Ninety-nine percent of the world’s population live in regions certified polio-free. The goal of eradication is closer than ever.”
The End Polio Now Rotary Flame made its way to Saline Rotary on November 5, 2015. Rotarians and Interact Club Members from Saline High School give the sign that we are "this close to eradicating polio around the world"
The flame was launched in Chennai, India, in December to celebrate India being polio-free and commemorate the 30th anniversary of PolioPlus. The torch has made its way through Colombo, Karachi, Kabul, Sydney, Taipei, Manila, London, Lagos, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Rotary's headquarters in Evanston IL. It has been in the Ann Arbor area since October 1.
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair John Kenny noted the progress that has been made since Rotary launched the polio eradication campaign in 1985. “The fruits of our labor since that day are clear,” Kenny said. “Ninety-nine percent of the world’s population live in regions certified polio-free. The goal of eradication is closer than ever.”