10/24/2023
Let's come together to celebrate World Polio Day on October 24! This day was created in 1988 by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, and it is celebrated around the world. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in fighting against polio since then. While there are still cases of this devastating disease, progress has been made toward its eradication through prevention and immunization initiatives.
How to Celebrate World Polio Day:
1. Donate to organizations fighting polio.
Donate to the World Health Organization or another organization dedicated to fighting polio and helping those affected by it.
2. Participate in a fundraising event.
Organize a 5k, bake sale, or other fundraising event and donate the proceeds to an organization fighting against polio.
3. Share information about polio.
Share articles, blogs, and videos about polio on social media platforms, or create your content to spread awareness of the disease.
4. Volunteer with an organization.
Find a local organization that works towards eradicating polio and volunteer with them. This could involve helping out at vaccination clinics or spreading awareness about the disease in your community.
5. Write letters to your legislators.
Write letters to your local and national legislators to urge them to support efforts for global polio eradication.
Why World Polio Day is Important:
A. World Polio Day raises awareness of the disease.
Raising awareness about polio is important for people to understand both its history and current effects. World Polio Day serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccinations in the prevention of this terrible disease, and how we can help eradicate it through global immunization efforts.
B. It celebrates progress towards eradication.
Since 1988, thanks to widespread collaboration among governments, international organizations, civil society, philanthropies, and individuals, we have seen great progress in the effort to eradicate polio. World Polio Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate our collective successes in fighting this disease as well as plan further strategies for eliminating it from the face of the Earth.
C. It helps raise funds for vaccine networks.
Organizations like Rotary International are instrumental in providing financial support to vaccination networks around the world which allow us to get closer to our goal of global eradication. World Polio Day also serves as an opportunity for communities all around the planet to come together and raise money for these networks so that more children can be protected from this debilitating disease.
