Rotary unites more than 1.2 million great minds around a shared purpose. And together, there's no limit to the good we can do. #PeopleOfAction

Evanston, IL USA
Joined April 2007
In 1979, Allan Evangelista was one of the first children in the Philippines to receive a polio vaccine during our immunization campaign. Today, that effort has grown into a global movement that has reduced polio cases by 99.9% ♥️ This #WorldPolioDay, let's #EndPolio for good: on.rotary.org/4i1T2ZD
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A polio-free world is within our reach. Together, with sustained leadership and commitment of governments, health workers, partners and parents, we will #EndPolio for every child. #WorldPolioDay
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At WHO HQ in Geneva, @Rotary members, polio survivors, diplomats and partners came together ahead of #WorldPolioDay to reaffirm one promise: no child paralysed by polio, ever again. Thank you to all attendees and our speakers for sharing your commitment to #EndPolio: Rotary International President Olayinka Babalola, Rotary International Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Dominique Perron, WHO leaders @DrTedros and @Chikwe_I, and WHO Polio Director Chris Wolff. Add your voice 👉 makepoliohistory.org/ @EndPolioNow
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What does the “Plus” in PolioPlus mean? 🧐 In Pakistan, polio vaccination efforts help communities access more than vaccines👇 Rotary & its partners are supporting clean water, disease education, and access to healthcare: on.rotary.org/3Uy8NP0 #EndPolio #WorldPolioDay
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When a Rotary member traveled to Cincinnati for her grandson’s heart surgery, fellow members she’d never met opened their home to her family, turning a Rotary connection into something deeply personal 💛 Read the story: on.rotary.org/3VQlEfR
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Our traveling party has come a long way ♥️ This #WorldPolioDay, join Rotary International President Yinka Babalola, @JenJonesRotary, and millions of supporters on the trail toward one destination: a world without polio 💉 #EndPolio
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Progress begins with trust, and trust is built by showing up, listening, and finding common ground. This #WorldPolioDay, let's achieve what the world says is impossible...let's #EndPolio 💜❤️
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"Rotary is a family," says Fernando Plaza. That's the approach at the Rotary Club of Barcelona-Diagonal, where members are connecting across generations and creating opportunities for young leaders. Meet Rotary members from Barcelona at the 2027 Rotary International Convention: on.rotary.org/3hsmk71
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Generosity creates lasting change 💛 We celebrated Arch Klumph Society members at One Rotary Center and recognized their extraordinary commitment to advancing Rotary’s work around the world. Learn more about the Arch Klumph Society: on.rotary.org/4zv3kqY
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Sometimes the biggest lesson isn't the one you expect to learn. Through Rotary's Study Buddy project, Annette Chiluba discovered the value of simply showing up 📚 Read her story: on.rotary.org/4zofbHi
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The first Rotary International polio immunization project occurred in the Philippines in 1979—and we're still working to eradicate polio today. Archivists play a crucial role in preserving the stories of yesterday that inspire us to take action today. #EndPolio #WorldPolioDay
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Young people don't need permission to lead; sometimes they just need the mic 🎙️ 🔗 Listen to poet and activist Salome Agbaroji on the Rotary Voices podcast: on.rotary.org/4bWjn7Q
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We know you've seen the famous #EndPolio Now coolers, but have you ever wondered what's inside? 👀 Swipe to find out 🕵️‍♀️ This #WorldPolioDay, make sure every blue cooler has what it needs to protect children everywhere from polio: on.rotary.org/3yJNYVq
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Manuela is a lawyer, writer, Rotary member, and a People of Action: Champions of Tomorrow honoree. Now we're looking for the next People of Action champions. Know a Rotary changemaker making a lasting impact in their community? Nominate them: on.rotary.org/4xqfkc7
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Where would you go in support of polio eradication? Jessie Harman and a group of Australian Rotary members trekked to Everest Base Camp, raising funds for #EndPolio along the way! 🗻 🔗 on.rotary.org/4opVpps
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It’s time for our monthly roundup of Rotary projects around the globe! This month, Rotary members are helping to #EndPolio by: 🐶 Putting on a dog show in Bolivia 🚗 Rallying vintage cars in Italy 🎶 Honoring a polio survivor in Trinidad and Tobago 🎂 Selling Christmas cakes in Australia 💜 Hosting a purple-themed dinner in Canada See the creative ways Rotary members are supporting a polio-free world 🔗 on.rotary.org/3W55lf1
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📸 The 2027 Rotary Magazine Photo Awards are now open 📢 Share your best images of your club, people of action, community life, or the world around you by 31 December. 🔗 on.rotary.org/46HQoPI
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A survivor's story 💜 ♥️ #EndPolio Meet Billy Louis, a Rotary member and polio survivor 👇 on.rotary.org/4AJsOCy
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Sometimes, making a difference starts with a book 📚 In Annapolis, Maryland, USA, Rotary members are teaming up with local partners to make books more accessible to children and families. 🔗 on.rotary.org/4htTxKA
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California Rotary members are turning wildfire worries into action. Volunteers along the Russian River are removing Arundo donax, an invasive giant reed that crowds out native plants and increases fire risk. One riverbank at a time, they're helping protect their community 🌱 ✍️: on.rotary.org/4cVbFeO
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