Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.

As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we’ve reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.

Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.

Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. But it’s crucial to continue working to keep other countries polio-free. If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year.

Explore the history of Rotary and polio eradication

The Cedar Falls Rotary Club is embarking on it’s most challenging project to date.  A community project that will commemorate the club’s 100th anniversary.

We hope this project will be a lasting reminder of all the members who have dedicated their time and treasure to the community and the world throughout the last century.

Details of the project will be announced soon.

Please consider a donation to be part of this community effort.

All donations are tax deductable.

Our Foundation is used for local and international projects such as:

• Local college and trade school scholarships
• Community projects such as parks and beautification
• Contribute to local groups such as boy scouts, Boys and Girls Club

All donations are tax deductable