Friday night's Pints for Polio fundraiser in downtown Thomasville raised $2,036, according to Jason Goldman, who recently stepped in as Foundation Chair when Carol Jones resigned as chair due to career commitments.  

The project was a first for our club and grew out of a casual conversation between Jason and owners of T'velo Brewing Co. Other downtown restaurants and bars quickly joined the effort. Supporters purchased $10 wristbands to qualify for specials that benefitted Rotary's End Polio Now campaign. About 35% of wristbands sold for the event ($706) came from community sales – helping the club exceed its annual campaign commitment of $1,500.  

Jason and Andre Marria made wristband sales a friendly competition – which Andre won. Andre sold about 60% of the wristbands, and she purchased 20 to distribute among people she knows. 

Restaurants and bars participating in Pints for Polio, Friday night's World Polio Day awareness campaign,  included:

• T'velo Brewing Co.
• The Dog & Pony
• The Plaza Restaurant & Bar
• Billiards Academy
• The Tavern on Broad