When Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. Weve made great progress against the disease since then. Today, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. And we remain committed to the end.

With polio nearly eradicated, Rotary and its partners must sustain this progress and continue to reach every child with the polio vaccine. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk. Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million each year to support global polio eradication efforts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total yearly contribution of $150 million.

By making a donation and joining our quiz night (7:00 PM on 22nd October) you will be helping us to make a meaningful contribution to the Rotary Stop Polio Now Fund. Every pound you donate is turned into £3 via the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation so please give generously to gain maximum benefit from their generous fund matching.

You will receive ZOOM details for our quiz night once you make a donation, please provide your correct email address to ensure you get the details.

Please note that our fun ZOOM quiz is a free event, you are not purchasing a ticket with your donation, details of how to join the quiz are also available via a contact form on our website. Thank you.