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b'This is a repeat broadcast in honor of Bunnee Webb, who led District 7210\\u2019s campaign to eradicate polio, part of a worldwide effort that involved not only Rotary, but also the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, several United Nations organizations, and governments in the affected areas. Ms. Webb, a past District Governor of Rotary District 7210 (2000-01) and a member of the Congers-Valley Cottage Rotary Club, inspired all who knew her, especially for her dedication to polio eradication. She died on May 23, 2017, at the age of 89. By then the PolioPlus campaign was \\u201cthis close\\u201d to polio eradication, with only 20 known cases of the disease in 2016\\u2014although Ms. Webb would never say \\u201conly.\\u201d When this 2010 show was originally broadcast, there were 349 total cases, down from 52,630 in 1980. The stories on this show are timeless, however, especially Ms. Webb\\u2019s account of her experience vaccinating children in India as part of a National Immunization Day.\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiorotary/support'