Springfield Local 648 to Fill-the-Boot for MDA

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., July 28, 2010 – The Springfield Fire Department Local 648 will be filling-the-boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8, 2010.

Springfield firefighters will be collecting donations for the fight against neuromuscular disease at the intersection of Boston Road and Parker Street on Saturday, August 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, August 8, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. 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 Springfield Fire Department Local 648 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 Melody Avery at (860) 633-4466 or mavery@mdausa.org or Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.