The Nashville Fire Department, together with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 140, has started its annual "Fill the Boot" fundraising campaign. The program, which began in 1954, supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s work to help people with neuromuscular diseases, as reported by the Nashville Fire Department Training Academy.
The campaign began last Friday, marking the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 75th anniversary, and will continue until September 12. Nashville firefighters will collect donations from pedestrians and drivers. People can also donate online. Since the program started, firefighters nationwide have raised more than $710 million for muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases, as mentioned by the Nashville Fire Department Training Academy.
According to the Nashville Fire Department Training Academy on their Facebook page, Nashville Fire Department Director Chief William Swann said, "For 71 years, fire fighters have proudly supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s mission to help families live longer, stronger lives, and the NFD is honored to continue this partnership during MDA’s 75th anniversary," and "Every dollar raised in our community helps fund life-changing research and care that makes a difference. This includes a difference to members of our NFD family." The Nashville Fire Department and the International Association of Fire Fighters, which represents more than 340,000 workers, support Muscular Dystrophy Association’s research, care, and advocacy for people with neuromuscular conditions. People can learn more or contribute by visiting the International Association of Fire Fighters and Muscular Dystrophy Association websites or social media pages.
