The Rotary Polio Podcast

Eradicating Polio Worldwide

RPP04 Episode 4 - Best of Intentions

Gail Martin

Rotarian Gail Martin joins us in this episode, discussing how a new immunization volunteer adapts to the program.

The struggle to eliminate polio includes efforts of many people from different cultures. Expanded perspective is the first personal growth element an immunization volunteer gains in on the ground experience with Rotary International and the efforts of Rotarians worldwide.

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Video of Immunization Drive in Ghana

Here is a video of the immunization effort in Ghana, as George Minnix discussed in Episode 2


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RPP Episode 3- The Mother at Mara Dee

This story in the struggle to eliminate polio includes a single incident that profoundly affected Rotarian George Minnix. He shares the reality that he faces as a polio eradication volunteer, and adds some personal thoughts on how the experience affected his view of Rotary International and the efforts of Rotarians worldwide.

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RPP02 Episode 2 - George Minnix

Wikipedia Map of Ghana
George Minnix has participated in nine Polio Immunization events as a Rotarian, in India and West Africa. In this episode (part one of a multi-part series), George explains the reality of polio and the effect on children in the few areas of the world where the polio virus is still uncontrolled.

George is leaving this week for the West African country of Ghana, joining other Rotarians in Amsterdam for the inbound flight.

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RPP Episode 1

Sometimes, done is more of a point in time than a condition; it became important that the first Episode of the Rotary Polio Podcast get done rather than pronouncing it to be in polished and finished condition.

Here’s what the podcast is about, some facts about Rotary’s involvement in Polio Eradication and Bob’ Shultz’s Podcast Debut.

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Hello world! Introducing RPP

This is the first post on the Rotary Polio Podcast. I will have a short bit of non-produced audio as a test. Click on the arrow below to start the player for a short sample of audio.

The purpose of this blog and podcast is to share some of the stories and inspiration behind the worldwide efforts of Rotary Clubs, Members and the Rotary Foundation to eradicate polio through immunization programs worldwide.

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