Galesburg Fire Department Supports MDA

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The Galesburg Fire Departmentis showing its continued support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as its members kick off the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to raise critical funds to help transform the lives of kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases. Continuing a 65-year tradition of giving strength to the MDA community, Galesburg Firefighterswill hit the streets with boots in hand asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA during Labor Day weekend at varies intersections throughout the city.

“We are thrilled to be working with the Galesburg Fire Departmentfor another year of Fill the Boot to help provide the funds needed to find treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that severely limit strength and mobility,” said MDA Executive Director Andie Savoree. “The dedication of these fire fighters to MDA’s mission is unwavering, spending countless hours both with Fill the Boot and MDA Summer Camp to care for the kids and adults in Galesburg and Knox County. We know that their devotion to our families will make this year’s drive a success.”

Funds raised through the Galesburg Fill the Boot event in 2019 will help the MDA save lives and lift up those in need, by providing the MDA with vital resources to advance their mission of driving innovations in science and care for the neuromuscular community. Contributions have helped fund groundbreaking research and life-enhancing programs such as state-of-the-art support groups and Care Centers, including the MDA Care Center at SIU MED in Springfield, IL.They also help send more than 100 Central Illinois kids to “the best week of the year” at MDA summer camp at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson, IL – all at no cost to their families. 

Galesburg Fire Department strives tohelp support MDA’s efforts to raise awareness and provide professional and public education about neuromuscular diseases.

***Report Courtesy of the Galesburg Fire Department***

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