Pow Wow 75 years of tradition celebrated in 09 Jun 14, 2009
Well, in 1930, 1931, and 1932, there was no event held due to an infantile paralysis pandemic. As well, during World War II 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, and 1946 Pow Wow was suspended. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Poignant Poetry That Will Touch One's Heart and Inspire Compassion -- Ruth Whitaker Burke Shares Her Brother's Moving Poetry That Will Tug At Your Heartstrings Feb 27, 2009
In infancy he had polio or as they called it then ``infantile paralysis'' which left one foot humped and crippled, the leg shorter than the other, causing him to walk with a limp. Unfortunately, Willard's schooling was limited and his activities led him into a way of life which today would be called a ``hippie'' style. (Primezone Releases)
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During this time period the hospital made him a poster child for the most improved of children suffering from Infantile Paralysis later to be known as polio. Despite Charlies affliction he never asked for a hand, however, he was always ready to extend his to others. (Altus Times, OK)
Anacoco 4-H members help prevent birth defects Mar 15, 2008
The March of Dimes was founded in 1938 as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to defeat the epidemic disease polio. Since its inception the March of Dimes has become an organization dedicated to educating the public about birth defects and raising funds to support research of birth defects in hopes of preventing many of them. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Thursday Back in time 06-28-2007 Jun 29, 2007
Bobby James was named chairman of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis at a meeting at City National Bank. Jimmy Dean was featured in a Time Magazine article. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
"Tomorrow Plan" helps 35,000 disabled orphans May 31, 2007
The "Tomorrow Plan -- Operations and Rehabilitation for Disabled Orphans", launched in May 2004, has promoted medical care for orphans suffering from congenital diseases and infantile paralysis. More than 750 million yuan (96. (Xinhuanet, China)
March for children Mar 15, 2007
Started by Franklin D. Roosevelt in the late 1930s, the March of Dimes actually began as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis with the stated mission to eradicate polio. When a comedian of the time, Eddie Cantor, urged citizens to send their dimes to the White House with a play on the campaign's phrase, March of Time, the term March of Dimes became a longtime national synonym of the organization and the official name since 1979. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Gebhart: What's on tap? For George Taylor, more of the same Mar 6, 2007
As an eighth grader at Smedley Junior High, living with his parents on Williston Street in Sun Hill, Taylor was stricken with infantile paralysis. Younger parents have no idea of the dread that used to sweep the country each fall when polio epidemics were rampant. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
More of this story Feb 9, 2007
Polio, often called infantile paralysis, is a virally induced infectious disease that spreads through the blood stream and into the central nervous system causing muscle weakness and often paralysis. An ancient disease, Jakob Heine first recognized polio as a medical entity in 1840. (Helena Daily World, AR)
FDR's 125th birthday commemorated Feb 7, 2007
He also said the creation of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, which would eventually evolve into the March of Dimes, was an important success. "Rather than retreat into the shadows of spiritual depression, he undertook a rehabilitation of body and spirit," said duPont Roosevelt. (Hyde Park Townsman, NY)
Billions Of Dollars Saved In United States By Polio Vaccination Jan 21, 2007
-- Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is a virally induced infectious disease which spreads via the fecal-oral route. It may proceed to the blood stream and into the central. (Science Daily)
