Dare to Dream: How Rotary Became the Heart and Soul of Polio Eradication
What if a small group of determined people believed they could change the world—and actually did?
Dare to Dream tells the inspiring story of the visionary Rotary leaders who dared to imagine a world without polio. Through firsthand accounts and remarkable historical insights, this documentary reveals how an ambitious dream became one of the greatest public health initiatives in history.
Discover the extraordinary power of ordinary people united by a common purpose, and how Rotary's commitment to service continues to bring the world closer to ending polio forever.
Watch the film and be inspired by what we can accomplish together.
A Gift to the World from the Rotary Club of Columbia-Patuxent
The Rotary Club of Columbia-Patuxent is proud to have played a special role in bringing Dare to Dream to life. Led by Past District Governor Ken Solow, the club helped conceive and champion this remarkable documentary, directed by award-winning filmmaker Ilana Bittner.
What began as an effort to recognize the extraordinary contributions of Rotary's early polio eradication pioneers grew into a powerful story of vision, determination, and the enduring spirit of Service Above Self.
We are honored to share this film as our gift to the world, a tribute to the countless Rotarians who have devoted their time, resources, and hearts to the dream of a polio-free world.
Their story reminds us that when ordinary people come together with extraordinary purpose, they truly can change the world.
Learn more about the film and the inspiring story behind Rotary's fight to end polio.
