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General secretary of Rotary International & The Rotary Foundation. Avid cyclist, father, hockey fan. http://t.co/4yMkFzigjy

Evanston, IL
Joined May 2011
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What keeps someone committed to Rotary for decades? In my conversation with Rotary International President Yinka Babalola, he shared a simple but powerful idea: Ask any Rotary member how Rotary has changed them, and you'll hear a unique story. on.rotary.org/4im112E
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Rotary members ride to raise funds for @EndPolioNow, and together we’ve raised more than $77 million for eradication efforts, including matching funds from the Gates Foundation. I’m proud to keep that effort going by cycling in @tourdetucson. Help us create a polio-free world: on.rotary.org/4iHpctH
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Each year, Rotary celebrates changemakers like Rita. This year, we’re looking for Champions of Prevention addressing challenges before they become severe. Know someone? Nominate them: on.rotary.org/4yEf2yF
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This #WorldPolioDay, I encourage you to explore #EndPolio news from around the world 👇
Media outlets worldwide are spotlighting the fight to @EndPolioNow 📲 In honor of #WorldPolioDay, we'll be sharing some recent coverage 🧵👇
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Together, we #EndPolio. Share this post if you agree 💪 #WorldPolioDay
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This #WorldPolioDay, Allan Evangelista's story reminds us what's at stake: on.rotary.org/4i1T2ZD As one of the first children to receive polio vaccine drops during the 1979 Philippines immunization campaign, he's now a tennis professional. That's why we continue working to #EndPolio 👇
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This November, I'll join Rotary members for @tourdetucson and ride 102 miles to support #EndPolio. 102 miles. One goal: ending polio for good. Every donation helps vaccinate children and brings us one step closer to a polio-free world: on.rotary.org/4BoRkJs
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Communities don't experience challenges one at a time. That's why Rotary's PolioPlus effort in Pakistan goes beyond vaccines to support clean water, nutrition, routine immunizations, and more. The "Plus" isn't extra. It's essential: on.rotary.org/47vvyWT #EndPolio #WorldPolioDay #PublicHealth @EndPolioNow
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Our traveling party has come a long way ♥️ This #WorldPolioDay, join Rotary International President Yinka Babalola, @JenJonesRotary, and millions of supporters on the trail toward one destination: a world without polio 💉 #EndPolio
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Progress begins with trust, and trust is built by showing up, listening, and finding common ground. This #WorldPolioDay, let's achieve what the world says is impossible...let's #EndPolio 💜❤️
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The first Rotary International polio immunization project occurred in the Philippines in 1979—and we're still working to eradicate polio today. Archivists play a crucial role in preserving the stories of yesterday that inspire us to take action today. #EndPolio #WorldPolioDay
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Like many who grew up near Detroit, I crossed the Ambassador Bridge so often that Windsor and parts of southern Ontario became as familiar to me as my neighbor’s backyard. That's why I found this story so meaningful. The bridge reflects something Rotarians understand well: peace grows through connection, friendship, and service across borders: on.rotary.org/4duWMjG
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We know you've seen the famous #EndPolio Now coolers, but have you ever wondered what's inside? 👀 Swipe to find out 🕵️‍♀️ This #WorldPolioDay, make sure every blue cooler has what it needs to protect children everywhere from polio: on.rotary.org/3yJNYVq
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On 21 Nov., I'll ride 102 miles in #ElTourdeTucson with fellow @Rotary members to support @EndPolioNow. Through Miles To End Polio, cyclists have helped raise more than US$77 million for this effort. Every donation to the PolioPlus Fund helps protect more children from polio. Support our efforts: on.rotary.org/4hTQ6wX
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Last weekend really enjoyed attending the inaugural American football game at Northwestern University's new stadium - Ryan Field- located a few blocks from my home. Beautiful facility + tremendous atmosphere + big win for Northwestern over Penn State.
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Congratulations to the members of Service and Learning Together program on receiving the 2026 Serve Illinois Governor's Cup. The program is led by Highland Park High School Interact club. Through service projects that address community needs and develop young leaders, they're showing that leadership isn't something to grow into someday. Young people are leading now.
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It’s time for our monthly roundup of Rotary projects around the globe! This month, Rotary members are helping to #EndPolio by: 🐶 Putting on a dog show in Bolivia 🚗 Rallying vintage cars in Italy 🎶 Honoring a polio survivor in Trinidad and Tobago 🎂 Selling Christmas cakes in Australia 💜 Hosting a purple-themed dinner in Canada See the creative ways Rotary members are supporting a polio-free world 🔗 on.rotary.org/3W55lf1
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Collective action is at the heart of Rotary and @EndPolioNow. This #WorldPolioDay, we have one focus: ending polio for good. Save the date and help us #EndPolio: 📌: World Polio Day 2026 📅: 24 October 🔗: on.rotary.org/4ixolw7
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