As of February 18, 2025 the top eight clubs in the End Polio Now Champions Award competition are, in order, Peoria North, Sedona, Scottsdale North, Mesa West and Sedona Red Rocks tied for fourth (4th), E-Club of the Southwest, Fountain Hills, Surprise and Sun City West. Any of these clubs could wind up as the overall winner. For that matter any club could wind up the winner with large enough contributions through the remainder of the Rotary Fiscal Year. The District Conference this year opens on May 1. District Governor Michelle will be presenting the End Polio Now Champions Award at the conference. Keep in mind that there is always a delay with Rotary International getting donations posted on their website. Clubs have and individuals should make their contributions to PolioPlus sooner than later, but certainly no later than mid-April so the contribution can be considered in the competition. Now is the time to make a difference in the battle against polio. As of today (February 18, 2025) there has been 1 confirmed cases of paralytic polio reported this year, as compared to 98 during all of 2024. This single case is in Pakistan. Variant (circulating vaccine derived) polio cases remain quite prevalent in Africa. The generosity of Rotarians and others over the years in the End Polio Now effort has been amazing. We’ve come too far to give up now. If you haven’t already done so, make your donation now! | 
