The most popular Purple4Polio activity is the planting of purple crocus corms, and in 2018, around 2.5 million were planted and more are planted each year! If you see a display of purple crocuses in public areas in your community there is a good chance they were planted by a local Rotary Club.
Why do we do this? To raise awareness of the Polio Plus programme which has almost eradicated polio worldwide. Children under 5 are vaccinated and their little finger nail is painted purple to show they have been vaccicnated. Rotarians have the opporunity to volunteer to help with this programme and a visit to India, and to understand the chanllenges this programme has overcome, is an unforgettable experience for everyone who participates.
back When help and support is needed in our communities, Rotarians are quick to volunteer.
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All the entrants. only 50 may be shown, so the winners are on a separate page, and a few have been left out if a close duplicate was entered.
morePeter JW Noble, MBE, Past District Governor lays the wreath on behalf of Poundbury & Casterbridge Rotary Club.
moreThe event in aid of the Dorchester Cancer Care unit
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moreDorchester Poundbury Rotary Club's first Presidents Ball was held on the 11th July 2016 at Athelhampton House, Dorset
moreMembers of Dorchester Poundbury Rotary Club enjoyed a super breakfast before visiting the place that will become Gully's Place in the Children's Ward. A cheque from monies raised at the recent charter party was then presented.
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