During the 2017 MDA Fill the Boot campaign, the dedicated members of the PFFNH took to the streets to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases live longer and grow stronger.
January through December 2017 more than 23 local fire departments raised a total of $316,825 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
“The firefighters of New Hampshire have once again shown their immense dedication and care for MDA’s families during last year’s Fill the Boot campaign,”said MDA Executive Director Michele Masse.“Last year’s Fill the Boot was a success and we are grateful for the generosity of those in the community who have helped individuals with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases truly live unlimited.”
Firefighters have taken part in MDA’s Fill the Boot tradition for more than 60 years, hitting the streets or storefronts asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA, joining the fight to find treatments and cures for devastating diseases that take away everyday abilities like walking, talking, hugging and even breathing.
In addition to Fill the Boot drives, firefighter contributions help support MDA’s efforts to free individuals–and the families who love them–from the harm of neuromuscular diseases from year-round local events, including the Trans NH Bike Ride. This year will be the 31styear of the ride. To learn more visitwww.transnhbikeride.com.
Funds raised help MDA’s efforts to fund groundbreaking research and life-enhancing programs such as state-of-the-art support groups and Care Centers, including the MDA Care Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock in Manchester and Lebanon. They also help send local kids to“the best week of the year”at MDA Summer Camp at no cost to their families.
MDA and IAFF Partnership
As MDA’s largest national partner, the IAFF fuels MDA’s mission to find research breakthroughs across diseases; care for kids and adults from day one; and provide families with services and support. IAFF’s support for MDA began in 1954 when the organization committed by proclamation to support MDA until a cure is found, and the organization’s unwavering commitment to MDA has remained strong to this day. In 2017, more than 100,000 fire fighters participated in Fill the Boot events across the country and raised more than $24 million. To date the IAFF has raised more than $630 million for MDA.
About the IAFF
The International Association of Fire Fighters represents more than 300,000 professional fire fighters and paramedics who protect 85 percent of the nation’s population. More than 3,200 affiliates and their members protect communities in every state in the United States and in Canada.
About MDA
MDA is leading the fight to free individuals — and the families who love them — from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life. We use our collective strength to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger by finding research breakthroughs across diseases; caring for individuals from day one; and empowering families with services and support in hometowns across America. Learn how you can fund cures, find care and champion the cause at mda.org
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