10/23/2026
In 1985, Rotary International made a bold promise to the world: to eradicate polio for good.
At that time, polio paralyzed more than 350,000 children every single year across 125 countries. Today, thanks to global efforts led by Rotary and our partners, polio cases have been reduced by over 99.9%, and wild polio remains endemic in only two countries.
World Polio Day (October 24) is a reminder that while we have made incredible history, our work isn't finished until every child is protected.
Did you know? Every $1 donated to Rotary’s PolioPlus Fund is matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, tripling your impact in the fight to end polio!
Help us finish the fight. Learn more or donate today: dullesairportrotary.org