Pints for Polio is a fundraiser happening on October 21, 2024, at Celtic Corner in Dartmouth, supporting the End Polio Now campaign. For $25, you will enjoy a burger (trio or veggie), fries, and a 20 oz. Moosehead Lager or Radler. Out of every ticket, $5 will be donated to End Polio Now, and thanks to matching contributions, this can generate $15 for the cause. The event runs from 11 AM until kitchen close, and you can join at any time for lunch or dinner. There will also be a 50/50 draw and an auction, making it a fun and impactful way to help eradicate polio.
To help with numbers, please let Ashley Butt know if you are coming. Cash is preferred, but there may be a card machine available if needed. You can also pay by e-transfer.
Join us for a fun social evening at the Halifax Nocturne Festival on Saturday, October 19th! Halifax Nocturne is a celebration of contemporary art, transforming the city with immersive art installations and performances in unexpected public spaces, all free to explore. If you're free and interested in spending a creative night together, please reach out to Lauren. We'd love to experience the magic of the festival with you!
Rotary’s impact extends far beyond our community. Rotary International and our club have a rich history of global engagement, supporting initiatives like ShelterBox, The Aninga Project, Roll Out the Barrel, Kiva, and, of course, the Polio Plus campaign.
The fight against polio has been marked by the courage and determination of unsung heroes. Among these are the healthcare workers and scientists at Tuskegee University, whose contributions during segregation made a profound impact on the development of the polio vaccine. In a world where Black patients were often denied proper care, the Infantile Paralysis Center at John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, located on the Tuskegee campus, was the only place in the U.S. providing treatment exclusively for Black polio patients in the 1940s and 1950s.
We want to provide our members with the tools and resources they need to be people of action. Members are encouraged to visit the Member Info & Tools page on our website for a comprehensive list of resources.
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