Rotary Clubs Worldwide Meet $200 Million Fundraising Challenge
Rotary International announced that Rotary clubs around the world have succeeded in raising more than $200 million in new funding for polio eradication.
The fundraising milestone was reached in response to a $355 million challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. All funds have been earmarked to support polio immunization activities in affected countries where this vaccine-preventable disease continues to paralyze children.
"In recognition of Rotary's great work, and to inspire Rotarians in the future, the foundation is committing an additional $50 million to extend our partnership," said Jeff Raikes,CEO of the Gates Foundation.
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