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Publishing date: May 10, 2021 • 5 days ago • 2 minute read
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PAUL VAN NEST
When Rotary clubs around the world were called into action to fundraise for the newly established PolioPlus program, the Rotary Club of Kingston launched its plan under the guidance of president John Boone and committee chair and past president Reg Shadbolt. We raised $79,000 that year!
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To begin, every member was asked to donate US$100; each donation was enough to immunize 100 children in the world. The committee then developed a public fundraising campaign, and anyone donating more than $200 was given a certificate of appreciation.