Once again I was amazed and touched by the effort put forth by the Rotary to eradicate polio worldwide. Throughout the world Rotary clubs everywhere have worked unselfishly, generously, and with dedication to rid the world once and for all of polio.
On June 29, 2010, I had the personal honor of speaking to yet another outstanding Rotary club. The Rotary of West Palm Beach. 
I am a polio survivor since 1953, one of the lucky survivors. When I learned of the $200 million challenge grant awarded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, I had to try to help. I felt that I had to contribute in some small way to this wonderful cause. Telling my personal story is my way to contribute. As of May 2010, Rotary has raised $127.4 million towards their goal of $200 million. The total funds devoted to eradicating polio worldwide by The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, the Rotary and their partners will be $555 million dollars. We are almost there. Remember that as long as this virus can cripple or take the life of even one child anywhere, every child is at risk. But we still need the public’s support. It is so easy to help. Let’s all work together to help eradicate polio forever.
