Photo: President Burman takes the leap to help eradicate polio by abseiling down Spinaker Tower
The president of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI) proved Rotary is a hands-on organisation when he abseiled from the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth.
President Ray Burman said:“My visits to Rotary districts have all involved doing an activity but I definitely reached new heights with the Spinnaker Tower.
“Victoria and I are delighted to be here and support District Governor Caroline Millman who is raising funds for PolioPlus, the campaign to eradicate polio for good. The abseil was a drop of 350 feet but it is worth to protect tiny children in the world from this crippling and sometimes fatal disease.”
The President’s visit to D1110 also took in the Wheelhouse which is supported by the Rotary Club of Fareham. This drop-in café on the Solent beach front has disabled facilities and is available for use by charities and other organisations.
District Governor Caroline Millman said: “We were delighted to have the national president with us and gave him and wife Vicky a flavour of just some of the many ways in which Rotary clubs help their local communities.”
The next stop on President Burman’s national tour will be the East Midlands where he will visit Trade Aid, Rutland Sailability, Grantham Mencap and other supported charities.
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