Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in Barbados joined forces to celebrate World Polio Day with several activities on the weekend of October 22nd to 25th, 2021. The joint planning committee led by PP Peter Williams organised various events including to raise awareness, promote the work of Rotary and provide support to our community:
- A joint press release outlining the work of Rotary relating to the history of polio globally and Barbados, fight to eradicate this disease, support for the science of vaccinations as well as the assistance provided by Rotarians in the community.
- Radio and television appearances by various Rotarians to promote the work of Rotary in Polio eradication through vaccinations and to encourage Barbadians to get vaccinated.
- Social Media Campaign – all clubs posted World Polio Day materials on their various social media pages. Rotarians were encouraged to share through their own personal platforms.
On Sunday Oct 24th, 2021 the Clubs partnered with A One Supermarket to assist The National Immunization Unit with a Covid19 Vaccination drive at their Emerald City location. Several Rotarians and Rotractors from all the clubs turned up to lend a hand including our very own Dr Beverley Agard. We were informed that over 200 persons received their covid19 vaccines.
A Joint virtual meeting was held on the evening of World Polio Day to view the World Polio Day Event together. Live messages were delivered by District Governor Sonya Alleyne, President Robin Ford – Rotary Club of Barbados, President Rene Butcher – Rotary Club of Barbados -West, President George Connolly – Rotary Club of Barbados-South and District Rotaract Representative Mario Boyce - Barbados Rotaract Clubs.
Their messages covered the history of polio, rotary's successs to date in eradicating polio as well as a call to continue raising funds to #endpolionow.
click to view: https://youtu.be/kodZvHYdBd0
All events were well received and recorded as a great success. We extend thanks to all members of the joint Committee
