Three polio survivors are featured in a film that was chosen as a finalist for an international film competition run by Focus on Ability.
Waurn Ponds, Victoria
The Rotary Club of Geelong East is presenting this event.
‘Fly From Everest’ – The incredible true story of Rotarian Ken Hutt’s attempt to become the first person to legally fly a paraglider from Mt Everest, and help the campaign to End Polio Now. If you think you know how this ends, be prepared for a twist. A film by Joe Carter. Runs 1 hr 33 mins.
Featuring Ken Hutt, Gary Newton, Marcus Loane & the people of Nepal.
A celebration of how far we’ve come and how far we’re willing to go to keep our promise to the children of the world. All proceeds to the Rotary Foundation.
WHEN: Thursday, 12th October 2023
TIME: 6:00pm – 8:40pm (UTC+10)
WHERE: Reading Cinema – Waurn Ponds
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre
Waurn Ponds Vic 3216
Hobart, Tasmania
WHEN: Tuesday, 24th October
TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (TAS time*)
WHERE: The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade
Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005
HONOURED GUESTS:
Gary Newton, Polio Survivor
Dr Murray Verso, End Polio Coordinator
Rotary International Zone 8
A one day event providing opportunity for Polio survivors, family and carers to join in a day for information sharing and social gathering.
WHEN: Wednesday, 25th October
TIME: 10:30am – 3:00pm (UTC+10)
WHERE: Sanctuary Inn on Westernport
126 Marine Parade
Hastings Victoria 3915
HONOURED GUESTS & SPEAKERS:
Paul Mercurio, MP, Hastings
Natasha Layton, PhD, Occupational Therapist
Dion Abel, Assistant Director, Department of Health and Aged Care (South East Regional Team)
Fran Henke, M.C.
Dawn Baudinette, Polio Survivor
Ryan Smith
Bronwyn Roberts
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