Ramesh Ferris appearance highlights Sock It To Polio event

GUEST OF HONOUR at the Sock It To Polio event Saturday at Simms Millennium Park was Ramesh Ferris (left) who has travelled the world to help Rotary International eradicate polio.

Ramesh Ferris appearance highlights Sock It To Polio event

International traveller gave inspirational speech before leading walk around Simms park

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