In honor of the 110th anniversary of Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Cabarrus County and Kannapolis are hosting the Rotary Global Swimarathon at 3 pm Feb. 22 at the Lake Norman YMCA.The huge one-day swimming event is to raise money to end polio.

Swimmers of all abilities are welcome. To register swimmers visit us at http://www.lakenormanrotary.org/ncrotaryswim/participate.htm.Polio has been reduced worldwide by 99 percent. Every dollar Rotary commits to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF is matched 2 to 1 up to $35 million per year by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Sponsors are needed and welcome. Donations are tax deductible. For more information visit us at https://www.facebook.com/ncrotaryswim. Contact us at swimarathon@lakenormanrotary.org.