www.EndPolioNow.org
Although polio cases are down 99% worldwide from 350,000 cases in 1988 to 223 cases — an all-time low — in 2012, our work is still not finished.
THE RISK
Lack of funding will decrease immunization rates in polio-affected countries. Until polio is eradicated everywhere, no unvaccinated child is safe anywhere. If polio rebounds, more than 200,000 children worldwide could be paralyzed each year within a decade.
THE CHALLENGE
2013-18 Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan (polioeradication.org)
• Estimated cost: US$5.5 billion
• Funding commitments: US$4 billion
• Funding gap (if commitments are met): US$1.5 billion
THE SOLUTION
Secure support from governments, nongovernmental organizations, corporations, and the public to fully fund the polio endgame plan.
The Taste of Shawnee was created with one goal in mind,
coming together as a community to share
great food for a great cause.
Funds raised will benefit:
End Polio Now
Circle of Hope NICU Foundation
Shawnee Rotary Club Foundation
Please read about these great causes below:
www.CircleOfHopeOP.wordpress.com
Foundation Goals
To provide NICU family support through interactive programs such as parent-to-parent, bereavement services and meal support services.
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To promote a better understanding of the principles of family centered healthcare as well as the services and policies of OPRMC for NICU patients, families and staff.
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To be active consultants with regard to decisions and plans that effect OPRMC NICU patients, their families and staff.
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To strive to continually improve the facilities available to OPRMC NICU patients and families.
What We Do
Our mission is to support and strengthen families by providing services that contribute to the emotional, social and financial health and vitality of parents while their babies are in the NICU at Overland Park Regional Medical Center (OPRMC).
Your valued contributions and donations will go towards the purchase of:
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Care packages
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Gas cards for parents and families
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Parent enrichment materials
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Meals and pizza nights for NICU parents
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Developmental toys for NICU patients
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Activities for NICU siblings
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Supporting the annual NICU reunion
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And much, much more!
The Mission
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
Grants
The Rotary Club of Shawnee’s Foundation supports grants in the following categories:
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families in need, including child health and education;
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natural disasters; and
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international projects in conjunction with Rotary International.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.
2014 Grant Recipients (ranging from $500-$4,000)
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
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Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St. Joseph, Project Turnaround
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Friends of Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County
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Head Start of Shawnee Mission
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Heartland 180, Inc.
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Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Kansas
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House of Hope
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Johnson County Food Ministries
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Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, Solace House
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Kingwood Senior Living Community
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Love Fund for Children
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Mosaic in Northeast Kansas
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Newhouse, Inc.
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Shawnee Community Services
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Sunflower House
Additional Giving
Each year, the Rotary Club of Shawnee Foundation awards three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Shawnee. They also support the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund and the Johnson County Christmas Bureau.
In 2014, the Rotary Club of Shawnee Foundation raised over $10,000 toward the eradication of polio, which was matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
