If you want to schedule a pickup, contact (248) 408-9868. What is Polio? Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under 5. Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system and, in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine that Rotary and our partners use to immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide. Most people have heard of polio, but few know that the disease still affects children around the world. You can help by spreading the word. Every donation helps us obtain the vaccines, transport, and materials needed in the fight against polio.
If you want to schedule a pickup, contact (248) 408-9868. What is Polio? Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under 5. Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system and, in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine that Rotary and our partners use to immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide. Most people have heard of polio, but few know that the disease still affects children around the world. You can help by spreading the word. Every donation helps us obtain the vaccines, transport, and materials needed in the fight against polio.
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Rochester Rotary, Rochester Kiwanis, Rochester Lions, and the Rochester Hills Lions Clubs are joining forces to significantly impact our community with a joint service event held September 3-20. Together, they will focus on collecting new underwear, socks, diapers, and pajamas for children in the foster care system, a cause that genuinely needs support.
"Imagine the difference we can make when we harness the power of our three service organizations, all of whom share a passion for taking action and creating lasting change," said Rotary President Christine Hage.
David Meyers, President of the Rochester Hills Lions, said, "This is the third year that our three service clubs have partnered to help foster children.”
Foster care is a temporary living situation for children whose parents cannot care for them and whose need for care has come to the attention of child welfare agency staff. While in foster care, children may live with relatives, with foster families, or in group facilities. Over 13,500 children in Michigan are fostered.
There is an urgent need for your donations. Drop boxes for donated items will be available at the Rochester Hills Public Library and Eugenias 3rd Street Hair Gallery, both in downtown Rochester. Your prompt action is needed. Donation boxes will be available from September 3 through September 20.