Providence, R.I., June 30, 2009 – The Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters will be holding a press conference on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. on the Lawn of the State House in Providence to announce their fundraising goal for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
The press conference will not only be held to announce the fire fighters fundraising goal, but also to show their commitment to the fight against neuromuscular disease. Joseph Andriole, Vice President of the Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters, will be running the press conference.
Fire Departments across the state, as well as the nation, raise money for MDA mainly by taking part in the fill-the-boot campaign, where fire fighters volunteer their time to collect money at local intersections. All of the proceeds raised go towards MDA’s research programs, services, Summer Camp, and support groups which benefit local Rhode Island individuals and families affected by neuromuscular disease. Last year, the state of Rhode Island rose over $221,000 for MDA.
This is the International Association of Fire Fighter’s 56th year dedicating their time and efforts to the MDA. Since 1954 they have raised nearly $275 million dollars for the organization. They are the largest national sponsor of the MDA and pride themselves on their devotion to the cause.
MDA is a national voluntary health agency working to defeat muscular dystrophy and related diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education. MDA also sponsors 220 hospital-affiliated clinics, one of which is at Rhode Island Hospital, and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world.
For more information on this event please contact Jeremy Nappi at (401) 732-1910 or jnappi@mdausa.org or contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or at beder@mdausa.org.
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