Local business leaders will be heading to “jail” on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from noon to 3 p.m. at McFadden’s Restaurant in order to raise their “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to McFadden’s, located at 52 Pine St., Providence, R.I. 02903, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. The “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food, while they each attempt to raise at least $2,000 in bail money.
Local “jailbirds” will raise bail money, all of which benefits the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA set a goal to raise $40,000 at the event.
During the Lock Up, challenges will be set and prizes will be awarded. Prizes have been donated by Alayne White Spa, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Dave & Buster’s, Newport Playhouse & Cabaret, Scrumptions, Newport Playhouse and Cabaret, Eastside Marketplace, and more.
To date, the top three jailbirds have each raised over $1,000. The highest fundraising “jailbirds” include Gina Clapprood of Manpower with $1,390, Bob Fay of Freedom National Bank with $1,064, and Debbie Kenny of Burns & Cotter with $1,030
The Providence Lock Up has been designated a Telethon Lock-Up Event. “Jailbirds” can sell two Gold Telethon Stars for $500 each and sell four Silver Telethon Stars for $250 each. The company or individual will be announced on the live local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day telethon as a Gold/Silver Star Sponsor. The MDA Labor Day Telethon will air locally on ABC6 on Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 6 p.m. to midnight. A Telethon Star purchase is a tax-deductible with a bonus on-air credit showing their goodwill to the community.
MDA is the nonprofit healthy agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event or to register as a “jailbird”, please contact Jane Young at (401) 732-1910 or jmyoung@mdausa.org or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Cranston Local 1363 Extends Support Beyond Rhode Island Statewide Fill the Boot Day
The Cranston Fire Department Local 1363 will hold their own Fill the Boot drive over Labor Day weekend, in addition to participating in the Rhode Island Statewide Fill the Boot day on Saturday, July 30, 2011, to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
All six Cranston stations will collect donations for the fight against neuromuscular disease on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, 2011. Their six locations include 131 Park Avenue, 301 Pontiac Avenue, 1384 Cranston Street, 160 Sockanosset Cross Road,1041 Oaklawn Avenue, and 1155 Scituate Avenue.
Last year, Cranston Local 1363 raised $7,700 through their fill the boot efforts.
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 combats neuromuscular diseases though programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information, please contact Jane Young at (401) 732-1910 or jmyoung@mdausa.org or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org.
All six Cranston stations will collect donations for the fight against neuromuscular disease on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, 2011. Their six locations include 131 Park Avenue, 301 Pontiac Avenue, 1384 Cranston Street, 160 Sockanosset Cross Road,1041 Oaklawn Avenue, and 1155 Scituate Avenue.
Last year, Cranston Local 1363 raised $7,700 through their fill the boot efforts.
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 combats neuromuscular diseases though programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information, please contact Jane Young at (401) 732-1910 or jmyoung@mdausa.org or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Rhode Island Fire Department Announce Statewide Fundraising Goal for MDA
Providence, R.I., August 2, 2010 – On Friday, July 30, 2010, the Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters (RISAFF) announced they have set a goal to raise over $272,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) this year.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Local Business Leaders Being Sent To Jail For A Good Cause
Providence, R.I., June 9, 2010 – Over 200 local business leaders will be heading to “jail” on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon in order to raise their “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to McFadden’s, located at 52 Pine Street, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At McFadden’s, the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise at least $2,000 in bail money.
The Rhode Island State Police, the Providence Police Department, Sentinel Limo, Angel Limo, and Professional Security Services will be kindly volunteering their time and services to transport participants to and from the event. Last year local “jailbirds” raised $55,000 in bail money, all of which went towards the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set the same goal of raising $55,000 at the event.
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. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Steve Matos at smatos@mdausa.org or (401) 732-1910 or Brooke Eder at beder@mdausa.org or (203) 288-3500.
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to McFadden’s, located at 52 Pine Street, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At McFadden’s, the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise at least $2,000 in bail money.
The Rhode Island State Police, the Providence Police Department, Sentinel Limo, Angel Limo, and Professional Security Services will be kindly volunteering their time and services to transport participants to and from the event. Last year local “jailbirds” raised $55,000 in bail money, all of which went towards the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set the same goal of raising $55,000 at the event.
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. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Steve Matos at smatos@mdausa.org or (401) 732-1910 or Brooke Eder at beder@mdausa.org or (203) 288-3500.
Seekonk, Attleboro, North Attleboro, and Plainville Fire Departments to Compete in Wing Off for Muscular Dystrophy
Providence, R.I., June 7, 2010 – The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during a three-part Wing Off Tournament between Seekonk Fire Department Local 1931, Attleboro Fire Department Local 848, North Attleboro Fire Department Local 1992 and Plainville Fire Department Local 3415.
The Wing Off Tournament will take place at Bone Yard Barbecue which is located at 540 Central Ave. in Seekonk, Mass. on June 8, 2010, June 22, 2010 and August 10, 2020 at 7 p.m. The team who can eat the most wings (in weight) wins. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a raffle. In the past, this event has raised around $2,000. This year, the IAFF hopes to raise $8,000.
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 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, medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Steve Matos at (401) 732-1910 or smatos@mdausa.org
The Wing Off Tournament will take place at Bone Yard Barbecue which is located at 540 Central Ave. in Seekonk, Mass. on June 8, 2010, June 22, 2010 and August 10, 2020 at 7 p.m. The team who can eat the most wings (in weight) wins. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a raffle. In the past, this event has raised around $2,000. This year, the IAFF hopes to raise $8,000.
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 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, medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Steve Matos at (401) 732-1910 or smatos@mdausa.org
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