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Showing posts with label End Polio Now. Show all posts
Showing posts with label End Polio Now. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

#HDPT to Take the #PolarPlunge

Check out this this month's press release on our upcoming ‪#‎PolarPlunge‬

http://www.prlog.org/12524206-hd-physical-therapy-to-take-the-polar-plunge.html

And, text “Polio115” to 71777 or visit us at: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/polio/edwardharding to join our team & donate today!

#‎EndPolio‬

 

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

HD PHYSICAL THERAPY TO TAKE THE POLAR PLUNGE


HD PHYSICAL THERAPY TO TAKE THE POLAR PLUNGE

Wakefield/Rotary District 7930 is holding its 4th Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 1, at 11:00am, on Long Beach in Gloucester, right in front of the Cape Ann Motor Inn.

This year's HD Physical Therapy Team plungers include Wakefield Rotary Club member Ed Harding, along with rookie jumpers, HDPT co-founder Glenn D'Addario, MSPT, DPT, and staff members, Svet Wilson, PTA, ATC, Robbie Barletta, PTA, Marilena Lobrutto, Katie Crowley & Becca Marrama!

TEAM HDPT’s fundraising goal is $3000, with the Wakefield Rotary’s cash donation goal being $10,000, to aid in the district’s goal of raising $100,000.

Team captain, plunger Ed explains, “for as little as 60 cents worth of an oral vaccine, a child can be protected from the disease for life. The plunge event is fun for everyone, but the real money we raise directly translates to thousands of vaccines. It is an amazing feeling to know that we have a hand in preventing a crippling disease from affecting children.”

In 2012, 429 million children were vaccinated against polio, with less then 300 cases reported. That figure represents a decline of more then 60% from 2011.

Since 1985, Polio has become the signature cause for Rotary International, with the mission to eradicate it from the world entirely. More than a billion dollars has been raised between Rotary clubs world wide, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. When Rotary took on the battle against this disease more then 350,000 people spanning 125 countries were impacted. Today there are three countries left where it has not been eradicated, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria.

Support TEAM HDPT and the Wakefield/District 7930 Rotary Club’s plan to eradicate polio in our lifetime. Pledge today and come watch them all take the plunge!

Find the event on our Facebook page or visit HD Physical Therapy’s donation page: https://www.fundraise.com/the-rotary-foundation-of-rotary-international/ed-hardings-fundraising-page2?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=f&utm_campaign=lpLs

At HD Physical Therapy, ADVANCE Magazine's silver medalist in the 2013 ‘Best PT Practice Contest,’ we are committed to the health and happiness of our patients. Everyday we work to restore each person's maximal function with consistency and compassion. Offering distinctive, inventive and proven rehabilitation treatment, our devoted professionals strive to deliver a successful and enjoyable experience to every patient we meet. HDPT proudly serves the communities of Wakefield, Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, Lynnfield, Saugus, Melrose, Peabody, Stoneham, the North Shore, and Essex County, Massachusetts. For more information about HD Physical Therapy, please call 781-587-0776 or visit www.HDPTonline.com. 



Friday, August 16, 2013

HD Physical Therapy’s Ed Harding Honored as Wakefield Rotary Paul Harris Fellow


HD Physical Therapy’s Ed Harding was honored as a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow for his work with the Wakefield club’s polar plunge campaign to end polio.

The award is named after Paul Harris, the Chicago, IL attorney who founded Rotary International in 1905.

Individuals who have contributed more than $1000 to The Rotary Foundation are recognized as Paul Harris Fellows. Additionally, individual Rotary clubs may honor individuals as Paul Harris Fellows. These honorees, like Ed, are individ
uals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris.

When a person is recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow, they are presented with a Certificate signed by the Rotary International President and the Chairman of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, and a lapel pin and medallion.