Representatives from MDA, Goodwill Ambassador Abby Alsfeld, and firefighters from across the state joined RISAFF Vice President Joseph Andriole in showing their dedication to raising as much money as possible for the fight against neuromuscular disease. Fire Departments represented at the conference were Providence Local 799, Pawtucket Local 4421, Smithfield Local 2050, Johnston Local 1950, North Kingstown Local 1651, Smithfield Local 2050, Warwick Local 2748, and West Warwick Local 1104. The Fill-the-Boot drive was kicked off by Goodwill Ambassador Abby Alsfeld, who put the first dollar in a fire boot for MDA.
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 $220,000 for MDA.
This is the International Association of Fire Fighter’s 56th year dedicating their time and efforts to MDA. Since 1954 they have raised nearly $275 million dollars for the organization. They are the largest national sponsor of 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 Steve Matos at smatos@mdausa.org or at (401) 732-1910 or contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or at beder@mdausa.org.
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