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We're A Small, But Mighty Club, And We Have Heart!
Since 1948 The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club has been making a difference in the communities of Pollock Pines and Camino.
We're a club of individuals that believe in doing the right thing, strive to make this a better world, and place service above self. We’re in need of donors that share our passion, believe in doing the right thing, and also strive to make this a better world.
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Polio Plus 2025
$0.00 Raised • 0 Donors Polio
Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease that still threatens children in some parts of the world. Poliovirus invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in hours. It can strike people of any age but mainly affects children under five. Polio can be prevented by vaccines, but it is not curable. Unlike most diseases, polio can be eradicated.
PolioPlus
For more than 30 years, Rotary and our partners have driven the effort to eradicate polio worldwide. Our PolioPlus program was the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication by vaccinating children on a massive scale.
Rotary members have contributed more than $2.2 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.
Polio Today
When Rotary and its partners formed the GPEI in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. Today, we have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners, nearly 19.4 million people who would otherwise have been paralyzed are walking, and more than 1.5 million people are alive who would otherwise have died. The infrastructure we helped build to end polio is also being used to treat and prevent other diseases (including COVID-19) and create lasting impact in other areas of public health.
Challenges
Rotary and our partners have made tremendous progress against polio, but eliminating all cases is going to take even more progress and perseverance. Afghanistan and Pakistan face unique challenges, including political insecurity, highly mobile populations, difficult terrain, and, in some instances, vaccine refusal and misinformation. With sufficient resources, the commitment of national governments, and innovations that improve access to remote areas, we are optimistic that we can eliminate polio.
Ensuring Success
Rotary has committed to raising $50 million per year for polio eradication. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total commitment of $150 million each year. These funds provide much-needed operational support, medical workers, laboratory equipment, and educational materials. Governments, corporations, and private donors all play a crucial role in funding.
The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club makes an annual donation to the Polio Plus Fund. Please support our efforts at eradicating Polio by making a $10.00 or more donation.
We're a small, but might club with heart, and we have a global reach.
Let's be great together!
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Scholarship Fund
$0.00 Raised • 0 Donors For Over 75 YearsThe Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club has been serving
the communities of Pollock Pines and Camino. Our small, but mighty club has a rich history of service above self. Our members are passionate about doing what's right and making this a better world for all, starting right here in El Dorado County. In 2025 our club awarded three, $1,000 scholarships to students from Pollock Pines or Camino.
We received over a dozen applicants for financial assistance. Our Goal for 2026 is to fund six, $1,000 scholarships.Your continued support of our events, generosity, donations, and sponsorships will ensure we're Let's Be Great Together! |