Annual PolioPlus Fundraiser

After our successful first PolioPlus Fundraiser last in February, which raised about $1,800, we are proudly presenting our Second Annual PolioPlus Fundraiser!

"Polio, or Poliomyelitis, is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease.  Today, there are four remaining endemic countries: Nigeria, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.  Because there is no cure for polio, the best protection is prevention.  For as little as US$0.60 worth of vaccine, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life.  Historically, polio has been the world’s greatest cause of disability.

After 20 years of hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease, but a strong push is needed now to root it out once and for all.  Your contribution will help Rotary raise $200 million to match $355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The resulting $555 million will directly support immunization campaigns in developing countries, where polio continues to infect and paralyze children, robbing them of their futures and compounding the hardships faced by their families."

                                                                                  ~Source: Rotary.Org

Let's help eradicating Polio by joining us for dinner, live entertainment, and a silent auction!  We will have live music by Kristine Mills (an award-winning vocalist and songwriter) and exotic silent auction items collected by Rotaract and Rotary members from all parts of the world.

When: Friday, March 5th 2010 at 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Where: The Patio on Mercer, 3419 Mercer St, 77027
Ticket Price: Reserved Seating with meals: $100/person
                     Standing Room with appetizers: $50/person
Notes: Cocktail Attire Requested.  Complimentary Valet

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Please RSVP (limited seating) via:
Email: fundraising@rotaractofriveroaks.org
Phone: 281-808-7517

To pay for your tickets or make your donations via:
Online: www.rotaractofriveroaks.org and click "Donate" on the left
Checks: payable to "Rotaract Club of River Oaks" and mail it to:

Polio Plus Fundraiser - Rotaract Club of River Oaks
P.O. Box 541791
Houston, TX 77254

~ All ticket proceeds benefit Polio Plus.
~ All silent auction proceeds benefit other International Relief Efforts and Rotaract Club of River Oaks.