Bristol Fire Department Local 773 to Fill-the-Boot for MDA

Bristol, Conn., July 16, 2010 – The Bristol Fire Department Local 773 will be filling-the-boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for the second time this summer on Saturday, July 24, 2010.

Bristol firefighters will be collecting donations for the fight against neuromuscular disease at five different locations from 9 a.m. until noon. The locations include Memorial Boulevard at Mellen Street, Perkins Street at James P. Casey Road, Washington Street at Camp Street, Birch Street at Redstone Hill Road and Maltby Street at Mix Street. All of the proceeds will go towards MDA’s services, research programs, and support groups that benefit individuals and families in the local area.

The Bristol Fire Department Local 773 is a part of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). This is the IAFF’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 the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA also supports nearly 330 research projects around the world and sponsors 200 hospital-affiliated clinics.

For more information about this event please contact Casey Bilodeau at (860) 633-4466 or cbilodeau@mdausa.org or Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.