From Eddie Blender, editor for Our Foundation Newsletter:
Dear Colleagues:
It sent shivers up my spine when the newspaper headlines recently shouted: "Polio Outbreak in the Congo". Thankfully, RI responded immediately with calming reassurances. But there is still a monetary shortfall. It is important for Rotarians to stay focused - for the eradication of Polio is in sight.
Please read "Smallpox Zero to Polio Zero" (pages 16 to 25).
While traveling in the Pacific Northwest I was bringing Rotarians up-to-date and sharing with them the incredible progress and power of the Rotary Peace Program.
Not only was the outpouring of support for the program wonderful, it was quite fruitful... with new commitments and new donations. Rotary and Peace are alive and well and thriving in Washington and Oregon! (pages 2 to 11)
There is a wonderful story about ten year old who is forgoing holiday presents while raising money for an educational project in Cambodia. The tie-in is that I presented Adam with a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Award when he was younger. He says he feels good.. doing good (page 12).
Our Foundation Newsletter for December, 2010, contains important updates on Peace Scholars, Polio and a reminder of the history of smallpox. It's a great read!
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