Mansfield rotarians step out to help end polio

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A group of Mansfield Rotarians braved the rain on Sunday to raise awareness of World Polio Day.

The group walked one mile at Berry Hill Park, joining 1.2m Rotarians across the world who had planned a local event to promote the day.

Those who walked were asked to donate just £1 which in turn would be matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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A total of £91 was donated and will be sent to the End Polio Now campaign which has been supported by Rotarians for more than 40 years.

Rotarians walked a mile at Berry Hill Park, with the final stretch on the running track.Rotarians walked a mile at Berry Hill Park, with the final stretch on the running track.
Rotarians walked a mile at Berry Hill Park, with the final stretch on the running track.
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Rotarians and their families and friends walked a one-mile course around the athletics track at Berry Hill Park, with the finishing lap on the running track itself.

Pat Carlan, Mansfield Harriers chairman, was on hand to supervise walkers and provided refreshments at the finish.

President Karen Johnson thanked those who took part, especially Pat for his support in opening the facilities on a very wet Sunday.

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