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December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month in the Rotary Calendar.
Rotary.org describes the Disease Prevention focus this way;
"Rotarians believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care."
As we approach the end of 2023, I would ask each of you to consider making a gift, of any amount, to the Rotary Foundation. Your generosity will have a profound impact on many. Likely, people who you will never meet, but whose lives you will change just the same.
I'd also like to offer best wishes and hopes for a blessed holiday season in whatever manner and tradition you and your family celebrate.
John
John Tabor | District Governor 2023-2024
Rotary District 6970
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