International Association of Fire Fighters and the Muscular Dystrophy Association have teamed up for more than 70 years, raising funds with the Fill The Boot campaign, and officials will be asking for donations at the Fred Meyer locations in Salmon Creek and Orchards on Saturday
Local firefighters have joined together to fight for another worthy cause, and this weekend there is a chance for the community to help them out.
The annual Fill the Boot campaign is ongoing, with the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Muscular Dystrophy Association working together to transform lives.
Firefighters will be at the Orchards Fred Meyer (7411 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver) and the Salmon Creek Fred Meyer (800 NE Tenney Rd, Vancouver) on Saturday, June 14, asking folks to “Fill the Boot” with any extra cash on hand, to raise funds to support the MDA’s mission.
In more than 70 years of partnership, the movement has raised more than $700 million to fund research, life-changing care, and vital support for families living with neuromuscular diseases.
Fill The Booth has a combination of teamwork and competition. Local firefighters want to raise more money than neighboring cities, for example. But all firefighters bond with one another for the cause, as well.
The MDA’s mission is to empower people with neuromuscular diseases to live fulfilling and independent lives through research, care, community support, and advocacy.
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