The Rotary Club of Alexandra Headland will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world while urging Rotarians and the community to help end this paralyzing disease
How? Rotary members in Alexandra Headland are taking action on August 14th by engaging in a walk with Rotarians and members of the community, to raise awareness, funds, and support, to END POLIO, a vaccine-preventable disease, that still threaten children in parts of the world today.
Description: A walk along the wide path that borders the Foreshores of beautiful La Balsa Park at Point Cartwright, will be a feature of the day. To add to the fun, there will be prizes throughout the day, for the best costume, the youngest participant, the most creative group in each division and a host of other Prize categories.
Purpose of Walk: It is to create an awareness of this disease by reading the brochures and leaflets provided on Registering for the walk. An exciting inclusion to this walk is Rotarian Sue Mackenzie, a polio survivor and President Elect of New Farm Rotary, Brisbane. Sue will be joining us on this “Fundraising walk for END POLIO NOW” She is a Board member of Polio Australia.
Where? La Balsa Park - Harbour Parade – Buddina
When? Sunday14th August 8am-11am
Cost on Registering will be $20 Per Person. Children are free.
Who is receiving the money? The Rotary Foundation of Australia will use the funds raised to fund vaccines and to provide much needed operational costs, like medical workers, laboratory equipment and educational materials
Please join with us to help eradicate this disease. $5 enables two children to receive lifesaving vaccination against Polio. Your attendance at this walk to end Polio is much appreciated.
Contact : Joy –Representative for Rotary Foundation at the Rotary Club of Alexandra Headland. My mobile number is 0412 666086