Polio Walk a Success!

Dear Rotarians,

About 30 Rotarians, family members and friends participated in the second annual Polio Benefit Walk for the El Dorado Rotary Club. The Walk commenced at the North Main Park and followed the Bike Path along the West Branch of the Walnut River. After the walk, the participants enjoyed a pizza lunch provided by the club. The picture shows the walkers who were present at the start of the event.

Rotarians participating in the event included Club President Brent Koontz, Matt Rehder, Steve Pershall, Don Koke, Dave Stewart, John Prigmore, Morgan Metcalf, Dana Korkki and Micaela Ayers. David Yoder of Newton, Assistant Governor of Rotary District #5690, was a special guest walker. Other walkers included family members of a deceased polio victim.

The Benefit Walk raised funds for the Rotary International End Polio Now campaign which seeks to eradicate polio worldwide. Preliminary numbers indicated that over $500 was raised by the Benefit Walk. Final numbers will be tabulated later in the week. All money raised is being matched by the Bill Gates Foundation which is partnering with Rotary International in this campaign.

Steve Pershall
Polio Walk Chair