Shred your documents and help to SHRED POLIO! The event will occur in Bordine’s parking lot at 1835 S. Rochester Road on Monday, October 28th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For just $10 per carload (approximately five boxes or bags), all those obsolete documents that have taken up too much space will be securely shredded. Pick-up service is available for a $20 fee. *Paper and light cardboard only.* DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED AS WELL!If you want to schedule a pickup, contact (248) 408-9868. What is Polio? Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under 5. Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system and, in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine that Rotary and our partners use to immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide. Most people have heard of polio, but few know that the disease still affects children around the world. You can help by spreading the word. Every donation helps us obtain the vaccines, transport, and materials needed in the fight against polio.
Fast Facts
- Polio mainly affects children under age 5.
- There is no cure, but polio is preventable with a vaccine.
- Only two countries remain endemic.
- We’ve reduced cases by 99.9% since 1988.
- Until we end polio forever, every child is at risk.
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The mission of Rochester Rotary is to provide service above self, through our club, to our community and to the world.