IN THIS ISSUE
Dave King
Managing Editor
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This issue of Rotary Digital coincides with World
Polio Day on October 24th by highlighting the
stories of polio survivors in Great Britain and
Ireland, and other important stories from around the
world. This issue of Rotary Digital is dedicated to
Aidan O’Leary, Director of Polio Eradication at the
World Health Organization, who suddenly died aged
59. He was an amazing, yet humble man, who was
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ROTARY AT THE PARALYMPICS
DAVE KING
The amazing story of Scottish Rotarian Hope
Gordon overcoming a debilitating illness to
winning a silver medal at the Paralympics.
Hope springs eternal
for Paralympian
DAVE KING
A round-up of the action in Paris from British
athletes with strong links to Rotary, including
Rotary GB&I Ambassador and wheelchair tennis
star, Abbie Breakwell.
Medals and memories
from Paris
THIS MONTH: END POLIO NOW
JAMES CARMICHAEL
Rotarian James Carmichael, and six other survivors, describe their first-hand experiences of what it’s like to live with polio.
Living with
Polio
jean-marc giboux
Freelance photographer, Jean-Marc Giboux, presents
a photo-essay of how Rotary is taking on polio
around the world.
Chasing polio
through the lens
GILL WEBSTER
Meet Norwich Rotarian, Keith Tovey, who has proved
to be a formidable campaigner with End Polio Now.
READ MORE >
One man’s fight
against polio
PETER L. SALK
The story of Dr Jonas Salk, developer of the first
polio vaccine, written by his son, Dr Peter L. Salk.
The shot heard
around the world
CHRIS KENNEDY
Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland has joined forces
with the Boys’ Brigade in the UK and Ireland to
work against polio.
Boy’s Brigade’s
polio collaboration
DAVE KING
Some of the world’s top sports stars have become
part of Team End Polio to promote the cause of
polio globally.
Sports stars rally
for End Polio Now
REG LING
A chronicle of how Rotary International has been
one of the key champions of the fight against polio
for more 45 years.
Rotary’s pursuit
of polio
ROTARY GLOBAL
rotary brazil
An article from our sister magazine in Brazil where
Rotary clubs are empowering women in some of
the poorest areas.
Female-owned business
boom in Brazil
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
A look ahead to the Rotary International
Convention which is due to take place in Calgary,
Canada, next June.
A global
peace gathering
geoffrey johnson
The spotlight is turned on Rotary International Director, Eve Conway who, after her life was changed with an ambassadorial scholarship, resolved to change the life of others.
A future transformed
ROTARY SERVICE
DAVE KING
How the creation of a Rotary Domestic Abuse &
Violence Team is hoping to change attitudes and
perceptions of the sensitive issue in communities.
Getting serious about
domestic abuse
Matthew Otridge
As part of the Big Issue feature, we look at the work
of the Music Venue Trust which is seeking to
preserve the future of grassroots music venues in
the UK.
The Big Issue: Keeping the soul
of music alive
eve conway
Details of the Rotary Action Summit which is due to
take place in Newcastle this November with the
announcement of some exciting speakers.
It’s time to take action
ASHLEY GRAY
Rotary clubs across Great Britain & Ireland are
being encouraged to work within their
communities to get defibrillators registered with
the National Defibrillator Network.
Getting connected
CREZ DICKENS
The spotlight is turned on the Rotary Action Group
on Mental Health and some of the successful
community projects around the world.
Action Group Focus: Breaking the stigma of mental health
Glyn Mon Hughes
Catch up with the Rotary amateur radio
enthusiasts who are planning a special event on
World Polio Day on October 24th.
Going radio ga ga!
STEVE GALE
Rotary GB&I crowdfunding champion, Steve Gale,
explains how a partnership with Crowdfunder
could help Rotary clubs with their projects.
Crowdfunding for the future
JANNINE BIRTWISTLE
Rotary GB&I Humanitarian Service Team Lead,
Jannine Birtwistle, looks at Rotary’s Technology
Tournaments, and how one Rotary club has taken
them even further with an electric car building
project.
Humanitarian Service Team: Making STEM Fun
PETER MCloughlin AND JAMES BOLTON
After a successful two years of working together,
Rotary GB&I and Bipolar UK will continue to do so
for at least another year, supporting people living
with bipolar in our communities.
Rotary GB&I and Bipolar UK extend partnership
OPINION AND COMMENT
STEPHANIE URCHICK
Rotary International President, Stephanie Urchick,
addresses how the success of Rotary’s End Polio
Now campaign is built around a team ethic.
It takes
a team
MARK MALONEY
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair, Mark Maloney,
reflects on those who have devoted their lives to
campaigning to eradicate polio.
Remembering a hero
of polio eradication
Nitesh joshi
Nitesh Joshi, Chair of the Rotary GB&I Board,
celebrates the volunteering of Rotary and the
countless community heroes.
Celebrating our
unsung heroes
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Editor, Dave King, discusses why Rotary can’t turn
a blind eye to domestic abuse in its communities.
You will never reach for the stars without the courage to lose sight of the ground
PEOPLE OF ACTION
Rotary Ireland environmental team lead, Donal
Manger, discusses some of the forestry projects he
has been working on with schools and colleges.
Helping Ireland achieve
Net Zero
The IMPACT Foundation has close connections with
Rotary and is looking for a new trustee.
Will you help
to make an IMPACT?
Darlington Rotary Club marked 100 years of
Rotary with a two-and-a-half-ton piece of
sandstone which is 240 million years old.
Heavyweight end of Rotary club’s centenary year
A story from Wylde Green Rotary Club in the West
Midlands and a pioneering screening programme
to detect undiagnosed heart conditions.
Cardiac screening day
potentially saves three lives
A Surrey Rotary club has come up with a novel
fundraiser to boost its profile and local charities’
funds.
Camberley Rotary dares
charities to walk on fire
Rotary clubs across Great Britain & Ireland showed
their support for Ukraine with a series of
community fundraisers.
Rotarians mark Ukraine
Independence Day
IN OTHER NEWS
A selection of letters to the editor – these are letters
which have not been published in the print
magazine.
Letters To The Editor
Becky Turner runs the rule over the latest Rotary
Book Club reader reviews and announces which
books are next in line.
Rotary Book Club
BECKY TURNER
A round-up of Rotary stories, including projects in
Colombia, USA, France, South Africa and Japan.
Rotary round the world
BRAD WEBBER
A round-up of stories about Rotary clubs across
the British Isles as reported in the national and
local media.
Read all About It - Rotary media round up
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