End Polio Now
End Polio Now
Together, we step up to the world’s biggest challenges. The eradication of polio is one of our longest standing and most significant humanitarian goals.
End Polio Now
Walking for Polio
Remembering World Polio Day World
Saturday 24th October 2020
Action to eradicate Polio
Action to eradicate Polio
Action to eradicate Polio
Action to eradicate Polio
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The crocus (purple) is the Rotary emblem of the campaign
Children helped by members. plant crocus bulbs at Peterlea primary school .
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The crocus (purple) is the Rotary emblem of the campaign
Children helped by members. plant crocus bulbs at Peterlea primary school .
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a paralysing and potentially life-threatening infectious disease that mainly affects children under the age of five. It spreads from person to person, often through contaminated water, and can attack the nervous system, causing permanent paralysis in some cases.
Rotary has been at the forefront of the global fight to end polio for more than 35 years. When the campaign began, there were more than 1,000 new cases of polio every day across 125 countries, leaving many children paralysed or at risk of death.
Thanks to worldwide vaccination programmes, fundraising and advocacy led by Rotary and its partners, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9%. However, the work is not finished. Until polio is completely eradicated, the disease could return and threaten children in communities around the world.
Since 1983, Cardiff East Rotary Club has supported the End Polio Now campaign by raising valuable funds and awareness to help protect children from this preventable disease. World Polio Day on 24 October is an important opportunity to highlight the progress already made and to encourage continued support for the final push towards a polio-free world.
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The highest form of recognition a Rotary Club can bestow is the Paul Harris Fellow. It is presented to a Rotarian or a member of the community who has made an outstanding contribution to the community.
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For many years now we have, in cooperation with Cardiff Model Engineering Society, organised this event for children and teachers/carers at Heath Park.
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End Polio Now Together, we step up to the world’s biggest challenges. The eradication of polio is one of our longest standing and most significant humanitarian goals.
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Our club is buzzing with festive spirit as we head towards Christmas. Each year we throw ourselves into the season and 2026 is s up to be one of the most joyful and community focused yet.
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The eight Rotary Clubs in Cardiff with the Vale Clubs collect and distribute around 1400 reusable coats for people in our communities
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Since 2018 Cardiff East Rotary has adopted Lisvane and Thornhill Station with club members looking after the floral displays through the year.
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The Club has a regular programme of visits and fun social activities, aimed at being informed about what happens in our communities
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Supporting other organisations and individuals in the community is an important part of the Club' activities.
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The Welsh Amateur Gymnastics Association Competition for children with special needs was held at the Wales Sports Centre in Cardiff on 17th March 2017. Rotary sponsored the awards & trophies which were presented by various Rotarians who attended.
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Cardiff East seeks and undertakes contact and co-operation with other clubs including social events, fund raising and service.
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The Club continues to support Marie Curie collecting £410 at Tescos Western Avenue 17 February 2023. The Rotary Club continues to support the annual Poppy appeal. November 2022 members were out collecting for the appeal in Sainsbury’s Thornhill
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President Paul and Rtn. David Miles plus other Members and family attended, as shown here, at a collection for Marie Curie Cancer Care over 3 days on 13th - 16th February 2020 at Sainsburys Thornhill. A total of £1,826 was raised.
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President Paul visited St Monica's Primary School to present prizes to the winners. Head teacher Abi Beacon was thrilled that the youngsters had won certificates and prizes and the school had won the overall school trophy.
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