What is Polio? Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine – one which Rotary and our partners use to immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide. Rotary uses its members’ skills and passion to build awareness, fundraise, and encourage governments to donate to and support polio eradication efforts. Over one million Rotary members have volunteered their time and resources to help end polio. If you would like to make a donation, please click on the blue Donate Button at the top of the page and help us continue the fight for eradication! 

 

The holidays are just around the corner! If you are looking to add cheer to your home, look no further and order your fresh wreathes, centerpieces and garland NOW! All orders are due November 9th, 2020 and will be available for pickup at the McHenry Public Library, Saturday, November 28th from 9am - Noon. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Mchenry Rotary charitable giving and community outreach. 

 

Many families in McHenry County are desperately struggling due to unexpected job loss, death of a wage earner, divorce or abandonment, illness, disability or other crises. Children in these families might not otherwise experience the joy of a gift to unwrap on Christmas. Last year we helped over 1800 kids have a nice Christmas. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, some toy drop off locations have been closed and we are in need of new locations to place drop boxes. If your business is interested in placing a Toys 4 Tots drop box in your location, please contact Mike Lehman at mlehman@mchenryprinting.com or Wendy Wegner at wwegner@garylangauto.com. If you would like to get involved with toy sorting, wrapping or delivery, please visit http://www.sunrisesecretsanta.com/get-involved.html