The fight to end polio is at a tipping point between success and failure. Last year, there were fewer than 700 cases worldwide, giving us a unique and historic opportunity to end polio now. But our progress is threatened by a funding shortfall of $945 million, a gap that must be closed immediately if we are to succeed.
On 27 September, world leaders will gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. Polio eradication will be discussed. Now is our chance to tell the governments of the world to fund the final push needed to finally eradicate polio.
Rotarians, the world over, their partners, their friends, are being asked take just a moment to sign the following petition at:
http://www.endpolio.org/advocacy
The aim is to gather 1 million signatures to be presented to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as a show of solidarity and support at a special polio event during the UN General Assembly.
Hilary, John, Viv, Colin, Roger, Richard & Noel
