Manchester Fire & Rescue hands over check to Holly Carroll of MDA.
Firefighters from Manchester Fire & Rescue raised over $6,500 during the annual “Fill the Boot” drive on the weekend of August 15, 16, 17 to benefit children and adults affected by muscle disease throughout the local area.
“For six decades, fire fighters have fueled MDA’s mission to find treatments and cures for life-threatening muscle diseases, and this year’s Manchester “Fill the Boot” results is a perfect example of the true dedication Manchester Fire & Rescue has towards supporting the families they serve,” said the MDA Area Director; Holly Carroll. “We’re grateful for the support of these inspiring, selfless individuals who provide life-saving help that will fund research, advocate for children and adults affected by muscle disease, and rally our community to fight back.” Funds raised through 2014 Manchester “Fill the Boot” event will help support MDA’s programs of worldwide research, specialized health care services, and day-to-day support – which includes sending children affected by muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases to a week long, barrier-free MDA summer camp. About MDA The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world’s leading nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. It does so by funding worldwide research; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement. Follow them online: mda.org • @MDAnashville • facebook.com/NashvilleMDA
