So Close to Their Goal! Fitchburg Fire Fighters Determined to Raise $18,000 for MDA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contacts:          Chelsey Emmett                                    Betsy Berens

                        Fundraising Coordinator              Regional Public Affairs Coordinator

                        (608) 222-3269                                       (608) 222-3269

                        cemmett@mdausa.org                           eberens@mdausa.org

FITCHBURG FIRE FIGHTERS REMOVE BOOTS TO BENEFIT MDA

WHO:             The Fitchburg Fire Department and the Muscular Dystrophy Association

                                            

WHAT:           The Watertown fire fighters are closing in on their $18,000 goal. The fire fighters have participated in MDA’s annual Fill-the-Boot campaign for the past two days. In just six hours, the department raised $13,890, but they hope to raise $18,000 by 6 p.m. TONIGHT! The fire fighters will take off their boots and collect money from passing motorists and pedestrians.

WHERE:       McKee and Seminole Highway intersection 

                                   

WHEN:          TODAY! Friday, August 12, 3-6 p.m.         

WHY:             The annual Fill-the-Boot campaign is a national program to support MDA. All donations will benefit local MDA clients and finance services like sending children and young adults to MDA Summer Camp in Kenosha County, support groups, clinic visits at UW Hospital, and wheelchair purchases and repairs.

MARQUETTE FIRE FIGHTERS RAISE OVER $9,500 FOR MDA

MARQUETTE FIRE FIGHTERS RAISE OVER $9,500 FOR MDA

MARQUETTE, Mich., August 8, 2011— The Marquette Fire Department fought more than fire last month, when they joined in the battle against neuromuscular disease.

                                                                                    

The fire fighters removed their boots at intersection of 3^rd and Hewitt, McClellen and Cleveland, Front and Washington, and Lakeshore and E. Baraga and collected money from motorists and pedestrians for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Fill-the Boot fundraiser. During the July 29-30 collection, the department raised $9,586.

All donations will benefit local MDA clients and finance services like sending children and young adults to MDA Summer Camp in Green Lake, Wisconsin, support groups, clinic visits at Prevea and Marshfield Clinics, and wheelchair purchases and repairs

MDA and Marquette Local #643 would like to thank the local motorists and Marquette residents for their generous support and donations.

The annual Fill the Boot campaign is a national program supported by fire departments across North America.

MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 43 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education.  For more information about MDA’s programs and services, call (920) 499-4571. 

  

MDA and Marquette Local #643 would like to thank the local motorists and Marquette residents for their generous support and donations.

Janesville Fire Fighters Go Bootless for MDA

Janesville fire fighters will collect donations from motorists, customers and pedestrians in front of Shopko, Sunnyside Shopping Center and Big Lots. Come on out and help the fire fighters support MDA!

JANESVILLE, Wis., July 25, 2011–The Janesville Fire Department will go beyond the call of duty this month when they join in the battle against neuromuscular disease.

Janesville Local #580 will use their boots to collect money from motorists and pedestrians August 5, 6 and 12 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Fill-the-Boot program. The firefighters will be in front of Big Lots, 1714 Milton Avenue, Shopko, 2500 US Highway 14, and Sunnyside Shopping Center, 1902 West Court Street, from 3-6 p.m. August 5 and 12, and 9 a..m.-12 p.m. August 6.

 All donations will benefit local MDA clients and services by financing MDA Summer Camp in Kenosha County, clinic visits at UW Hopsital, and wheelchair and leg brace repairs.

MDA’s Fill-the-Boot program is supported by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and non-union fire departments across North America. Last year, Wisconsin fire fighters raised $600,000 for MDA.

The tradition began in 1952, when a father in desperate need ran to IAFF member George Graney’s Fire Engine Company 1 in South Boston.  IAFF Local 718 immediately rounded up 20 fire fighters and set in motion a door-to-door canister drive that raised $5,000.

Realizing the potential that fire fighters had to offer the cause and their excellent image in the community, Graney approached and persuaded other IAFF members to support MDA.  In August 1954, IAFF named MDA as their “charity of choice” and their signature fundraising activity has been the MDA Fill-the-Boot drive.  The IAFF has emerged as the single-largest sponsor of MDA, contributing nearly $300 million since 1954 – all to benefit MDA clients.

MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat 43 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education.  For more information about MDA’s programs and services, call (608) 222-3269.

Grand Chute Department Beats 2010 Collection by $5,000

GRAND CHUTE, Wis., July 18, 2011— The Grand Chute Fire Department fought more than fire last week, when they joined in the battle against neuromuscular disease.

                                                                                    

The fire fighters removed their boots at intersection of Wisconsin Ave. and Bluemound Dr. and collected money from motorists and pedestrians for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Fill-the Boot fundraiser. During the July 13-15 collection, the Department raised $8,803, surpassing their 2010 total by $5,000.

All donations will benefit local MDA clients and finance services like sending children and young adults to MDA Summer Camp in Green Lake, support groups, clinic visits at Prevea Health and Marshfield Clinic, and wheelchair purchases and repairs

MDA and Grand Chute Local #3655 would like to thank the Grand Chute residents for their generous support and donations.

The annual Fill the Boot campaign is a national program supported by fire departments across North America. Last year, Wisconsin fire fighters raised $600,000 for MDA.

MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 43 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education.  For more information about MDA’s programs and services, call (920) 499-4571.

Greendale Fire Fighters Fit $9,000 into Their Fire Boots

Greendale Local #1777 and MDA would like to thank Greendale residents, motorists and pedestrians for their generous donations

 

 

GREENDALE, Wis., July 18, 2011— The Greendale Fire Department fought more than fire last week when they joined in the battle against neuromuscular disease.

                                                                                    

The fire fighters removed their boots at the intersection of 76^th St. and Grange Ave. and collected money from motorists and pedestrians for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Fill-the Boot fundraiser. During the July 15-16 collection, the Fire Department raised $8,906.

All donations will benefit local MDA clients and finance services like sending children and young adults to MDA Summer Camp in Kenosha County, support groups, clinic visits at Children’s and Froedtert Hospitals, and wheelchair purchases and repairs.

MDA and Greendale Local #1777 would like to thank the local motorists and Greendale residents for their generous support and donations.

The annual Fill the Boot campaign is a national program supported by fire departments across North America. Last year, Wisconsin fire fighters raised $600,000 for MDA.

MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 43 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education.  For more information about MDA’s programs and services, call (262) 432-7992.

Kewaunee Fire Department Raises Over $1,700 for MDA

KEWAUNEE, Wis., July 18, 2011 —The Kewaunee Fire Department raised over $1,700 during the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Fill-the-Boot fundraiser July 16-17.

The fire fighters removed their boots to collect donations at Trout Fest and on the intersection of Ellis St. and Milwaukee St.. In just two days, the department raised $1,745.96

All donations will benefit local MDA clients and services like sending children and young adults to MDA Summer Camp in Green Lake, WI, funding clinic visits at Prevea Clinic, and financing wheelchair repairs.

MDA’s Fill-the-Boot program is supported by fire departments across North America. Last year, Wisconsin fire fighters raised $600,000 for MDA.

MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education.  For more information about MDA’s programs and services, call (920) 499-4571.

Why are 50 Madison Business Leaders Heading to Jail?

Andella Armaza will visit the MDA Lock-Up jailbirds between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. With the help of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Andella recently received her first power wheelchai. It's her favorite color, pink.

MADISON, Wis., July 11, 2011 –Nearly 50 Madison business leaders will head to “jail” at Brickhouse BBQ, 214 W. Gorham St., Thursday, July 14 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

These jailbirds will be arrested at their places of business and transported to the restaurant from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in order to raise “bail” for the MDA Lock-Up fundraiser. They will enjoy a complimentary lunch while attempting to raise at least $2,400 for MDA, the cost of sending three children to MDA Summer Camp in Kenosha County.

Madison resident and MDA client, Andella Armaza, 2, will visit the Lock-Up between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Andella, 2, has Spinal Muscular Atrophy. With the help of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Andella recently received her first power wheelchair in her favorite color, pink.

MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 43 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education.

For more information about our Lock-Up, donations and other MDA activities in Wisconsin, please contact MDA at (608) 222-3269.