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Adopted from India, Canadian Polio Survivor, Vaccine Promoter, End Polio & Global Health Advocate, Global Citizen, Rotarian & proud Yukoner!!

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Joined May 2009
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For me everyday is a polio day, But today is #WorldPolioDay.My legs were paralyzed by #polio virus 25 years after release of the 1955 vaccine. Showing you my legs that look so different from yours is the strongest tool I have to educate you that #VaccinesWork .#EndPolio #COVID19
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RT @UNICEFpolio: Senegal's launch of the hexavalent vaccine is a game-changer. A single vaccine that protects children against diseases lik….
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RT @UNGeneva: In these challenging times, let's recall the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi, one of humanity's keenest observers: . "Our ability to….
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RT @UNGeneva: "Saving one life is to save humanity itself" —Kofi Annan (1938-2018) . RT and join us to help build peaceful, democratic, an….
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RT @gavi: “At this time of global uncertainty, Australia is proud to be an unwavering partner our friends can rely on. And by working toget….
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RT @SaniaNishtar: Incredibly proud of each and every one of my @Gavi colleagues for your hard work and dedication to ensure the Global Summ….
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A big thanks to the Gates Foundation for renewing its #Endpolio partnership with @Rotary . Over the next 3 years the @gatesfoundation will match 2 to 1 on donations up to $450 million to Rotary Polio-plus, this will triple the impact of every donation.
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RT @EndPolioNow: It was an honor to present the International Service Award for a Polio-Free World at #Rotary25 to three recipients who exe….
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RT @JohnHewko: Just wrapped up an inspiring few days in Calgary for #Rotary25. Four takeaways I’m bringing home:. 1️⃣ Next-gen leaders are….
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RT @GlobalFund: Congratulations @Gavi on securing over US $9 billion in pledges from a record number of donors. A powerful demonstration….
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RT @gavi: We’re thrilled to announce that today’s Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation saw a record number of donors ple….
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RT @JohnHewko: At #Rotary25 keynote, we introduced Johnny, a digital muppet version of me. A big thank you to the incredibly talented @Rota….
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RT @Rotary: #Rotary25 summed up in emojis: 🔥🌍🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒✌️🤠🫂🧠🍁🌟🧸. As we wrap up this year’s convention, let's reflect on the power of global co….
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RT @DrTedros: Excellent solidarity, commitment and pledges of over $9 billion funding to @gavi and to saving lives with vaccines. Thank y….
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RT @DrTedros: If the world spent as much money on vaccines as it does on war, it would be a different place.
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RT @DrTedros: I fully agree with the @gatesfoundation's call to fully fund @gavi, as many children's lives depend on timely immunization.….
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RT @EndPolioNow: It was a great moment in the House of Friendship seeing @JenJonesRotary recognized for her outstanding leadership, especia….
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RT @Rotary: High fives, hard questions, and a whole lot of heart 💙 At #Rotary25, Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick reminded….
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RT @JohnHewko: "Unite can also be understood as unity in time. In other words, it points to the need to work serenely with those before you….
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RT @Rotary: Day 3️⃣ of #Rotary25💫 . Reminder: No matter the location, YOU make it feel like magic 🫶
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RT @Rotary: Day 3 of #Rotary25 themes: empathy, visibility and inspiration 💫. It’s amazing what we can do when we come together. This commu….
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