Service Project – 🌎👟 World’s Largest Polio Walk 2026 👟🌎

On 10/24/26, World Polio Day at 10 a.m. CST, Rotary members across Region 36 – Zones 25 & 29 are coming together for something BIG — a bold, unified step toward a polio-free world.

We are counting on 36,620 Rotarians and 964 Rotaractors across 11 states and 2 countries to take part in the World’s Largest Polio Walk — a powerful, visible demonstration of our commitment to ending polio forever!

Every step taken helps raise awareness and support our collective goal of raising $1 million to end polio. Together, we are “This Close” to eradication—and this is our moment to push across the finish line.

This is more than a walk. It’s a movement.

⏰ What will Happen

On October 24, 2026, Rotarians of the Austin Cosmopolitan Rotary Club will join the rest of our District 5870for an impactful day, including:

District Central 5K Walk

Lake Pflugerville Park

18216 Weiss Lane, Pflugerville, Texas

Gather at 9AM, Walk begins at 10AM

Followed by:

Pints for Polio

Growler Bar & Kitchen

1300 FM 685, Suite 100, Pflugerville, Texas 78660

11:00am – 3:00pm

💥 How can YOU participate?

1. Donate on our Raise for Rotary page to support our Rotarians who will participate in the 5K Walk and help the Austin Cosmopolitan Rotary Club’s to raise $1,000 for the PolioPlus Fund.
   • Donations of US $10 and greater will be receipted by email, where applicable.
   • Rotarians who donate through this page will receive all applicable Rotary donor recognition, as long as they use the email address associated with their My Rotary account. Your club and District 5870 also receive fundraising credit.
2. Join us for the Walk and to have a drink afterwards, Rotarian or not! Invite your family, friends, and community partners to come to the event too. The more, the merrier!
3. Wear your Rotary or End Polio Now gear.
4. Capture photos and videos to share on social media.
5. Use your voice to educate your community about Rotary’s fight to end polio.

💜 Why it matters?

Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for decades, reducing cases by over 99.9%. But until we finish the job, children everywhere remain at risk. This walk is our chance to stand united, raise awareness, and show the world that Rotary will not stop until polio is eradicated.

Together, we will make history.

Together, we will take steps toward a polio-free future.  

👟 Join the movement. Take the step. End Polio Now.

Thank you for supporting PolioPlus Fund and the World’s Largest Polio Walk!

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Learn more about the PolioPlus Fund

Your donation helps Rotary reach every child with the polio vaccine.