NEIGHBOURING Henley was awash with the colour purple earlier this month as a charitable group raised awareness of its pledge to eradicate polio.
Made in 1985, ever since Rotary Clubs across the world have sought to get the disease wiped out.
They have adopted the purple colour for the campaign as when a child is immunised in India, their finger is painted to help with identification.
Rotary clubs from across the Thames Valley, including Pangbourne, gathered in Henley as part of their awareness campaign, and among those joining in was the club’s president, Saerah Hopley.
A spokesperson said: “Pangbourne Rotary have played a leading role in the fight to eliminate polio with member Richard Anderson ‘s public speaking raising over £83,000 over the years.
“Richard donates his fees, which are part-matched by Pangbourne Rotary and then further augmented by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
“This is a fantastic effort from Richard.”
For more details, or to learn more about the club and its acitivities, email: membership@pangbournerotary.org.uk
