Rotary Ride to End Polio Now

It is time to renew our efforts to eradicate polio in the remaining polio endemic countries – Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria.  Last year you played a major role in helping Rotary International raise $400,000 for this cause by supporting me in the El Tour bicycle ride in Tucson, AZ.

I plan to ride again this year and hope to raise even more for this great cause.  Last year we had 97 Rotarians from around the world that rode in this great event.  The support you helped me raise put me fourth in total funds raised.  I finished the ride alongside a Rotarian from Australia who plans to return this year as well.

Therefore, I ask you again for your contributions.  Checks should be made out to Rotary International Foundation and are tax deductible.  Send them to me at the address below. Checks for $50 or larger will also be counted towards your Paul Harris awards.  Please indicate in the memo portion “Rotary Ride to End Polio Now” and send the check to me.  A note giving me your club name will help us when submitting the funds to Rotary International.

West Allis Rotary members – please note that your pledges should be given to Kathy Dagenhardt .  She will submit all amounts to get you Paul Harris credit.

Some of you may have heard of the difficulty in immunizing children in these three remaining countries.  Most of the opposition has come from Muslim extremists who suspect the motives of the volunteers and spread stories that we are injecting them with aids or other diseases.  Recently the extreme Muslim groups have met with Rotary and government officials and pledged to support our efforts in the years ahead.

Please help this worthy cause to rid the world of Polio and show that Rotary Cares.  Thank you in advance for your support. 

Mail your contribution to:

Ed Treick
18675 Kamala Court
Brookfield, WI 53045