By Sam Pittmon
Special to The PREVIEW
Two weeks ago, the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs asked for your help to raise funds on World Polio Day, Oct. 24.
We are pleased to report that we raised over $500 to support our efforts to eradicate polio from the face of the earth. All money raised will be forwarded to our International Rotary Foundation Polio Plus Committee, where the Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation will match $2 dollars for every $1 donated. So, what that means is that your donations will grow to $1,500. All those funds are then forwarded to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, whose goal is to stop the spread of the polio virus and rid the world of polio disease.
The Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs appreciates the generosity of the Pagosa community in supporting this fundraiser and all other Rotary sponsored activities.
To learn more about the global efforts to eradicate polio and to donate to the cause, go to endpolionow.org.
