About TfL

Windows of Opportunity

An objective of the “Thanks for Life” project is public displays in local communities in February. An empty shop, library, health centre, sports centre are all possibilities. Using empty shops for charitable events can be financially beneficial to the owners.

It’s not too early to start looking for suitable premises. For more information click here.
 

Working with Schools

Polio mainly affects children under five years of age, but the vaccine almost always protects a child for life and that is why almost all children in RIBI have already been vaccinated. The cost of immunisation is very little – 50p can immunise a child against polio for life. This is a powerful message to get involvement from local schools. Why not work with schools to investigate how the project can be part of the teaching curriculum as well as raising funds through specific project(s) organised by the pupils such as a non-uniform day.
 

Go on an NID?

There are opportunities to go on National Immunisation Day programmes in India in November and February. The cost, including flights and accommodation will be around £1400 for a nine day tour. The rewards are immense.

For more information speak to Lara Anderson the D1010 Polio Officer.
 

Do You Know a Celebrity?

Some Districts are planning to hold fund raising events such as lunches or dinners hosted by celebrities.

If you know a celebrity who could help, please let John Minhinick know. To send an email click here.

The Business Angle

TfL is an ideal project to engage the local business community to generate funds and heighten Rotary’s profile via a high profile lunch/dinner or other similar event.

These events would most likely involve several clubs working together and possibly whole zones collaborating.

Environmental Projects

In particular, projects linked to improving the environment would be ideal vehicles for demonstration Rotary’s work. 

The Humanitarian Focus

The “End Polio Now” theme is just one aspects of Rotary’s work under the general banner of Humanitarian Projects.

The story of what Rotary does for individuals, groups, communities and countries is a powerful, little know message to get out to the public. 

Purple Pinkie

During the National Immunisation Days the children who have been given the vaccine are identified by putting a dye on the little finger on the left hand – the dye lasts for a week or two before wearing off.

The “Purple Pinkie” theme aims to mark the same little finger of those who donate to the “End Polio Now” theme via organised projects or public collections. Until the mark wears off it can be a talking point to pass on the message to friends, relatives and acquaintances. For more information click here.