Polio Walk

Barrington Rotary Club (BRC) is a service organization comprised of 50 members – men and women – from diverse backgrounds who live in the Barrington area and in surrounding communities in Illinois. BRC is a member of Rotary International which is a global organization of 1.2 million leaders whose vision statement is "Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves."

BRC members provide their time, talent, technology and leadership to implement a number of humanitarian and educational programs locally and internationally. They have also clocked thousands of volunteer hours of service to community projects and charitable efforts.

Having FUN and FELLOWSHIP with like-minded people is a hallmark of our club. We work shoulder to shoulder making friends while getting things done to improve our community and the world.

The BRC meets every Thursday for either breakfast, lunch, or a service project. The breakfast meetings are at at 7:00 AM at the Hanson Law Group Office, 1000 Hart Rd. Suite 300 in Barrington, Illinois. The lunch meetings are at Ciao Baby Restaurant located at 232 E. Main Street in downtown Barrington. The service project days are variable. but we generally have 2 or more service projects per month. Since the pandemic, we have been meeting in a hybrid format so zoom is also available.

Interested guests and visitors are welcome and are invited to join the club for breakfast and a fun-filled weekly program. For information on our club check out our website at: https://barringtonrotary.org

For information on attending a meeting or on membership, please email: info@barringtonrotary.org

All riders are encouraged to solicit donations for The Rotary Foundation PolioPlus campaign. The bike ride is raising money to End Polio by providing vaccinations globally. Polio is a serious infectious disease that can cause death and paralysis.

This campaign has been an ongoing effort of Rotary International since 1985 when the global PolioPlus campaign was begun. We are close to completing this goal and every dollar you raise is matched by a 2 to 1 grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, This campaign also provides public health infrastructure for many developing countries.

You may participate virtually from August 26 - October 25, 2023. You may cycle, run or walk on your own and solicit donations. Once you sign up, you will receive a personal link so that you can solicit donations.

• Participants can participate virtually and ride outside or on their own stationary bike !
• Participants can participate virtually by walking!
• Participants can participate virtually by running!
• Participants can be creative and choose their own exercise plan to promote!

Below are details on running our virtual race!

• Participate virtually anytime between August 26 - October 25, 2023
• Have fun and enjoy!

Follow these easy steps to prepare for your tracking:

TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account 2. Follow this link and click "Start Virtual Run" button to add the Ride To End Polio to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run between October 17 and October 22, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the Ride To End Polio and follow prompts to start recording Once you have completed your ride in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results. (This step must be followed from your mobile device)

VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" between October 17 and October 22, 2021.

FAQS:
- To record with tracking on the ASICS Runkeeper™ app, you will need to ride with your phone or with a connected wearable (see instructions below)
- You do not have to track with these technologies, it is optional!
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here

If you have any technical questions, please reply to this email and the Race Roster team will support you. Take pictures out there! get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us in the Facebook group and tag us on social!

We look forward to seeing your name on the results board. Remember that you can choose from three different options!

You have the option of participating virtually. You can ride a bike either indoor or outdoor. You also have the option on walking or running. or planning your own exercise activity and accomplishment.

You will be able to make a personal page and link that you can send to friends and family members

Before the event: Be sure to make a personal profile and link that you can send to friends and family for donations. This is made through the Race Roster site

Saturday, October 21 Schedule

9:30 Arrive at Advocate Good Shepherd Health and Fitness Center. Check in, get an orientation, and set up the bike for the Spin Class. Bring your reusable water bottles!

10:00-11:00 The Spin Class -- Ride To End Polio

11:00 -12:00 Post Event get together for all participants with a snack and beverage

11:30-12:30 Facility tours will be available for those interested and a one day guest pass will be earned in order to return to the club.