Join the World's Largest Polio Walk

The Rotary Club of Joliet invites community members of all ages to join the Walk to End Polio™ on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rock Run Preserve in Joliet. This family-friendly event is part of the World's Largest Polio Walk, bringing together Rotary members, friends, families, and supporters in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide. Participants will enjoy a scenic walk through Rock Run Preserve while raising funds and awareness for Rotary's historic global health initiative. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., the walk starts promptly at 10:00 a.m., and the event concludes at noon. Parking will be available at Troy Craughwell Elementary School, and refreshments will be served following the walk.

Registration is $50 per person and includes participation in the walk, an official End Polio Now T-shirt, and refreshments. Four-legged friends are welcome, too. Registered canine participants may join the walk for $20 and will receive an exclusive End Polio Now bandana. Individual donations and corporate sponsorships are also available, with contributions supporting Rotary's ongoing efforts to eliminate polio and credited toward Rotary Foundation giving and recognition.

For more than 45 years, Rotary has been a leader in the global fight against polio. As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary has helped reduce polio cases worldwide by more than 99.9%, contributed billions of dollars to eradication efforts, and helped protect more than 3 billion children through vaccination campaigns. Today, wild poliovirus remains endemic in only two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, but continued vigilance and funding are essential to ensure the disease never returns. Rotary's End Polio Now campaign continues to support immunization, disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public education efforts around the world. 

By participating in the Walk to End Polio™, you are helping finish one of the greatest public health achievements in history. Every step, every donation, and every conversation helps raise awareness and support the final push toward a polio-free world. Together, we can ensure that no child anywhere suffers from this preventable disease again. To learn more about Rotary's global commitment to ending polio, visit EndPolio.org. 

Ready to make a difference? Register today and help Rotary End Polio Now.