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Several Rotarians from Augusta Rotary Club supported American Red Cross of Georgia and FEMA in managing as greeters for several shifts at the Community HUB following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Learn more about resources available at www.fema.gov/disaster/4830 ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you Naomi “Nomi” Stanton for sharing about the great work GAP Ministries is doing in our communities. GAP Ministries is a volunteer service organization based on the conviction that we are all beloved children of God. ALL are welcome at GAP. They strive to create a community of supporters, volunteers and clients based on mutual compassion and respect. Their services are directed towards improving both material and spiritual well-being in a way that “fills the gap” between plenty and need. Learn more at www.gapministriesaugusta.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

AUGUSTA, GA (10/21/2024) – World Polio Day is on October 24, 2024, and the Rotary Club of Augusta is joining Rotary International in raising awareness and support for the global effort to eradicate polio. As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary International has been instrumental in reducing polio cases by 99.9% since its first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.

Rotary’s commitment to polio eradication began on September 29, 1979, when volunteers administered oral polio vaccines to children at a health center in Guadalupe Viejo, Makati, Philippines. Since that milestone, Rotary members have contributed over $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy has also encouraged governments worldwide to contribute more than $10 billion to the cause.

While polio remains endemic in only two countries—Afghanistan and Pakistan—the fight is far from over. Continued efforts are essential to keep other countries polio-free. If eradication efforts stopped today, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children every year within a decade.

In collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rotary has made significant progress in fighting polio, despite challenges such as rising vaccine hesitancy and the global pandemic. “Eradicating polio requires the dedication and generosity of nations and individuals around the world, and Rotarians are again leading the way,” said Melinda French Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “Together, we are moving closer to our shared goal of ending polio and ensuring that families will never have to fear.

In recognition of World Polio Day, the Augusta Rotary Club invited, Dr. Rodger MacArther, an infectious disease expert at Wellstar MCG, to speak to club members about Polio and other global health issues including HIV, sepsis, influenza and other diseases today. ... See MoreSee Less

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Charmaine Brackett, Publisher of Augusta Good News, was the featured speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Augusta meeting. She shared her inspiring journey in journalism, highlighting how her deep family roots in storytelling and lifelong dedication to the field led her to establish Augusta Good News. Be sure to explore their website at augustagoodnews.com and look for their print publication available in stores throughout the CSRA! ... See MoreSee Less

Photos from Augusta, Georgia Fire/EMA's post ... See MoreSee Less

Dr. Jorge Cortes, Director of the Georgia Cancer Center and Cecil F. Whitaker Jr. GRA Eminent Scholar Chair in Cancer, delivered an insightful update on cancer research and advancements at the Rotary Club of Augusta meeting this past Monday.

With 27 years of experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he served as Deputy Chair of the Leukemia Department, Chair of AML and CML Sections, and Director of the Leukemia Fellowship Program, Dr. Cortes brought a wealth of expertise to the discussion. ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you, Dr Vinayak Kamath, Cardiac Surgeon, for speaking with us today about “Ten Easy Ways to Help your Heart.” ... See MoreSee Less