The Kennel Klub was inspired by Zone 26 Past EPNC Greg and Valerie Owen’s dog, Mollie, who is giving up $10 worth of treats each month to be a Polio Plus Society member. Mollie, sporting a very special End Polio Now bandana on Rotary Zoom calls, quickly became the beloved mascot for End Polio Now in the Big West Zones. Mollie started asking her fellow four-legged friends to help her End Polio, and the Kennel Klub was born!
Within only weeks of launching, the Kennel Klub has raised over $3,500 (that’s over $10,000 with the Bill and Melinda Gates 2:1 match). Rotary is committed to raising $50 million per year, with every dollar to be matched with two additional dollars from the Gates Foundation. As of September 2025, the Kennel Klub has raised over $40,000 for PolioPlus.
Learn more at: https://www.rotaryppskennelklub.org/
