For many years Rotary clubs across the globe have been making efforts to bring an end to the
misery caused by polio myelitis. Rotary International has led this fight and with help from major
sponsors such as the Bill Gates Foundation, polio has been eradicated from most countries and is
currently only present where religion or conflict still hampers the efforts to complete the task.

A healthcare worker prepares to head out on a bicycle during a National Immunization Day in the village of Adjin, Cote d’Ivoire

With World Polio Day being held on 24 October Rotary clubs across Portugal will be doing their bit
to raise awareness and funding to continue the fight to rid the world of this horrific disease. For
every Euro raised the Bill Gates Foundation donates a further 2€ to the cause.
The Rotary Club de Silves with support from The Portugal Resident has been fundraising all year
at meetings and on their fellowship walks and are pleased to announce a donation of 1000€ which
means with the top up 3000€ becomes available to purchase vaccines and other materials needed.