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IAFF-MDA
Will Battle Together
Perrysburg Members Brave Bad Weather
Perrysburg Township, OH Local 4170 filled the boot November
24, 2006. The foggy day after Thanksgiving did not stop these fire fighters
from collecting $2,000 for Jerry’s Kids in just four hours.
Newton Fire Fighters Conduct Boot Drive
Newton, IA Local 1457’s Fill-the-Boot campaign raised $1,084
for MDA in its second year. Local 1457 President Tom Richmond and MDA District
Director Denise Kinkade (with fire fighters) presented a check on November 27,
2006.
South Beach Fire Fighters Increase Total
Congratulations to the South Beach, WA Local 3689 fire
fighters and their families and friends who contributed their time and effort to
this year’s MDA Fill-the-Boot drive. Fire fighters collected $3,256, nearly 50
percent more than last year. Local 3689 member David Bell even sold the shirt
off his back for a $20 donation to MDA.
Dupont and Fort Lewis Members Hold Boot Drive
During a three-day Fill-the-Boot drive, Dupont, WA Local 3829
fire fighters and Fort Lewis, WA Local F-283 members raised $11,980 for MDA.
IAFF brothers and sisters collected for almost 20 hours at two intersections.
Thanks to the enthusiastic crew of Local 3829 and Local F-283 members who danced
for dollars and did pushups for $20.
West Covina Fire Fighters Hit the Streets
West Covina, CA Local 3226 raised more than $4,000 in its
first Fill-the-Boot drive.
Santa Fe Springs Fire Fighters Raise $30,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA Local 3507 set a record, raising nearly
$30,000 during its three-day Fill-the-Boot drive. Local 3507 member Mike Yule
and fellow fire fighters made a check presentation during the local broadcast of
the 2006 Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. Pictured are Patrick Pinero and the
Miss Santa Fe Springs princesses.
Canfield, OH Local 4507 Fire Fighters Assist
MDA
Canfield, OH Local 4507 members with Kate Forster (in turnout
gear) and Ohio MDA ambassador Matthew Wittman (in wheelchair), along with
his younger brother Garret Wittman (wearing fire helmet) and their mother
Amy Wittman at a pizza party at a Canfield fire station. Matthew and Garrett
were appointed honorary fire fighters for the Cardinal Joint Fire District
in Canfield, Ohio.
Vail, CO Members Run for MDA
Vail, CO Local 4138 fire fighter Bryan Cash (pictured) with
MDA Goodwill Ambassador Mackenzie Matarozzo joined Local 4138 members Jeff
Biggs, Nick Sandstrom and Mike Orin to run the 2006 inaugural Denver
Marathon, raising more than $2,000 for MDA.
Port St. Lucie Fire Fighters on Telethon
Port St. Lucie, Florida, area professional fire fighters make
check presentations during the local broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor
Day Telethon. Local representatives participating include Saint Lucie
County, FL Local 1377 member Al Votinelli (with a check of $55,500);
Okeechobee, FL Local 2918 member Karl Holtkamp (with a check of $18,373);
and Stuart, FL Local 2411 member Brian Nethers (with a check of $16,512).
LaVerne Fire Fighters Raise $11,000
LaVerne, CA Local 3624 raised more than $11,000 in just one day during its
Fill-the-Boot campaign.
Gainesville Fire Fighters Collect $16,500
Photos from a Gainesville, FL Local 2157 Fill-the-Boot during
Labor Day weekend. Local 2157 raised a total of $16,500!
Bowling Green Fire Fighters Raise Money
for MDA
Bowling Green, KY Local 927 has never missed filling the boot
on Labor Day weekend in 28 years. Fire fighters have raised more than
$19,182 to date and plan to conduct up to three additional fundraisers in
the coming months.
San Marcos Members Fill the Boot
Members of San Marcos, CA Local 4184 filled their boots for
Jerry’s Kids, raising more than $7,500. Local 4184 fire fighter Mike Vasile,
whose brother Cole Vasile suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,
coordinated the Fill-the-Boot drive.
Palm Beach County Fill the Boot Raises
$181,612
Palm Beach County, FL Local 2928 fire fighters in Lake Worth,
Florida, with Palm Beach MDA Goodwill Ambassador David Kirby. In addition to
raising money, Local 2928 members spent time visiting with Kirby and his
family.
We Will Help Florida Be Number One
Fire fighters from Miami, Metro Dade and Key Biscayne,
Florida, conducted the 52nd annual Fill-the-Boot drive.
Howland, OH Local Returns for Jerry’s Kids
MDA thanks Howland, OH Local 2786 for filling the boot for
MDA. Local 2786 fire fighter and MDA Coordinator Jim Williamson and his team
of Howland fire fighters (from left) Joe McCleery, Lance Blair, Hank Wingard
and Dan Morgan with MDA clients (from left) Alexis Lux, Melissa Shreffler
and Kate Forster.
Columbia Fire Fighters Raise $124,824
Columbia, SC Local 793 fire fighters raised money and
awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association August 23-25, raising
$124,824 over the three-day event. Local 793 also raised $3,600 through a
golf outing to bring Columbia Local 793’s 2006 totals to 128,424.
North Shore Members Begin Fundraising
North Shore, WI Local 1440 started its fundraising one week
early, raising more than $5,000 in August. Local 1440 members fill the boot
again during Labor Day weekend with a goal to collect more than $16,000 for
MDA.
Montesano and Grays Harbor Increase Total
Montesano, WA Local 1826 and Grays Harbor #2, WA Local 4258
fire fighters conducted their Fill-the-Boot campaign, raising a
record-breaking $4,876, $1,000 more than last year.
Birmingham Fire Fighters Collect for MDA
Birmingham, AL Local 117 has collected more than $9,250 for
MDA this year.
California Locals Holds Fill-the-Boot
Drive
Norco, CA Local 3806 held its Fill-the-Boot drive, raising
more than $8,530 in just one day. Norco City Council Member Harvey Sullivan
and City Mayor Kathy Azenedo participated with Local 3806 fire fighters,
along with Norco citizen and MDA client family member Christopher Enochs and
his parents and sister.
Corona Fire Fighters Raise Money for MDA
New Corona, CA Local 3757 MDA Coordinator Rob Wiedensohler
and his team of fire fighter hit the streets of Corona to Fill the Boot,
raising $9,162. Local 3757 President Jim Stiner personally thanked all local
members for their time and support.
Alhambra Local Raises $20,000
Alhambra, CA Local 1578 fire fighters raised more than
$20,000 for Jerry’s Kids June 10-11, 2006 in their second Fill-the-Boot
campaign in honor of former MDA Goodwill Ambassador Mattie Stepanek. Local
1578 President Bob D’Ausilio worked closely with the city to coordinate the
event at major intersections of the city.
Marysville Local Exceeds All Expectations
An extra day of filling the boot more than doubles the
collection figures for Marysville, WA Local 3219. Fire fighters collected a
total of $20,165 -- $12,000 more than last year’s total of $7,542 – raised
from a one-day boot drive.
El Paso Fire Fighters Donate Time
El Paso, TX Local 51 members donated an entire week of
personal time to serve as camp counselors for 50 children at New Mexico Tech
Summer Camp 2006 in Socorro, New Mexico. Campers enjoyed swimming, canoeing,
fishing, bingo, arts and crafts, outdoor movies, dancing and karaoke.
Bolingbrook Local Raises More Than $7,600
Bolingbrook, IL Local 3005 conducted its annual Fill-the-Boot
campaign to benefit MDA August 11-12, 2006. Fire fighters collected more
than $7,600 for local MDA families. From left: Local 3005 President Matthew
Olson, MDA District Director Anna Ward, MDA Bolingbrook client Matthew Kew
and Local 3005 MDA Coordinator Edgar Hughes.
Gilroy Fire Fighters Hold Successful Boot
Drive
Gilroy, CA Local 2805 raised more than $11,000 for MDA
through its boot drive this year. Fire fighters raised $4,500 more than in
2005. Pictured are fire fighters with MDA client Dan Manning and Gilroy
residents.
Cuyahoga Falls Gears Up for Jerry’s Kids
The Cuyahoga Falls, OH Local 494 fire fighters pose for a
picture with Matt Potokar after hearing about his memories of MDA Summer
Camp over the past 12 years.
Two Rivers Local 423 Raises $12,000 for
MDA
The Two Rivers, WI Local 423 collected more than $12,000 for
MDA through its 12th Annual Bowl-a-thon and the Shamrocks Against Dystrophy
Mobile Program. The bowl was held at Rudy’s Lanes in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Two Rivers Local 423 was again one of the top fundraising locals for MDA in
Wisconsin. Local 423 member Zak Peterson (left) and MDA Program Coordinator
Michael Collins are pictured.
Filling the Boot Tradition in Ravenna
(Left to Right) Ravenna, OH Local 1340 members James Feigert,
William Sagaser, Duane Gourley and Dennis Rummel accept their annual
fundraising plaque presented by MDA Program Coordinator Kate Forster.
Fairfax County Members Enjoy Summer Camp
Fairfax County, VA Local 2068 fire fighters, along with
Fairfax County Fire Chief Michael Neuhard, enjoyed their time at the 2006
MDA Camp in Leonardtown, Maryland, June 30. Local 2068 fire fighters
provided popular entertainment and took kids for a ride in a fire engine and
ambulance. Fire fighters and the fire chief also grilled and served
hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs.
Des Moines Fire Fighters Fill the Boot
Des Moines, IA Local 4 raised $735 for MDA in a recent
Fill-the-Boot campaign.
Kissimmee Fire Fighters Cross the Mark
Kissimmee, FL Local 4208 fire fighters surpassed their goal
and collected $45,000 for Jerry’s Kids this year. Local 4208 members will
conduct a fall Fill-the-Boot drive in August and September.
Hamilton County Fills the Boot for Jerry’s
Kids
Members of Hamilton County, IN Local 4416 began their fourth
year of Fill-the-Boot in July. Fire fighters collected $6,700 for MDA. Local
4416 members will continue their fundraising efforts in 2006 by hosting a
Poker Run and Tent Party on September 2, 2006.
Thank You Little Rock Fire Fighters
Little Rock, AR Local 34 raised $6,000 during its
Fill-the-Boot campaign. MDA thanks Local 34 President Richard Morehead for
coordinating the 2006 boot drive.
MDA Congratulates Sapulpa Members
Sapulpa, OK Local 194 conducted its Fill-the-Boot campaign,
collecting more than $8,500 for Jerry’s Kids. Fire fighters increased their
boot drive total by $5,000 over last year. “Our department is proud to
continue supporting the local chapter of MDA and the families it serves in
Eastern Oklahoma,” says Local 194 President Kevin Lawson (far right). “After
meeting a local Sapulpa family that receives assistance from MDA, I think
the fire fighters were motivated to raise as much money as possible for
MDA.”
Fayetteville Local 2866 Number 1 in
Arkansas
During the recent Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters
Convention, Fayetteville, AR Local 2866 members (from left) Jeremy Ashley,
Dean Matthews, Amy Bailey, Trent North, and Dave Welch accepted the Top
Arkansas Fill-the-Boot Department trophy for 2005. Fayetteville fire
fighters raised a record $22,155 for MDA.
Compton Fire Heats It Up
Compton, CA Local 2216 raised nearly $12,000 through its
three-day Fill-the-Boot campaign in June.
Way to Go Redwood City!
Redwood City fire fighters (members of San Mateo County, CA
Local 2400) took to the streets July 7, raising more than $6,740 for MDA.
Detroit Local Kicks Off Boot Drive
Detroit, MI Local 344 Vice President Verdine Pierce,
battalion chiefs, fire personnel and the Detroit fire commissioner join MDA
Detroit Goodwill Ambassador Matthew Looney and his brother, Anthony, to
officially kick off the 2006 Fill-the-Boot campaign in Detroit.
Approximately 44 fire stations will participate in this year’s boot drive.
Akron Fire Fighters Praised for MDA
Support
MDA’s Akron, Ohio District Director Alexis Lux presents a
plaque to Akron Local 330 President Phil Gauer for Local 330’s continued
support to MDA. Also pictured are Local 330 members and MDA Program
Coordinators Kate Forster and Tim Smith.
Fredericton Member Sits In Bucket for MDC
Fredericton, NB Local 1053 fire fighter Todd Nichol sat in a
Snorkel "Bucket" on top of a ladder for 72 hours to raise more than $13,000
for Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC).
Congratulations Tulsa Fire Fighters!
Tulsa, OK Local 176 collected a record-setting $127,346
during its annual Fill-the-Boot drive this year. Local 176 President Dennis
Moseby and Deputy Chief David Dayringer kicked off the 2006 Fill-the-Boot
drive by dropping the first dollars into the boot.
Nevada Local Hosts Pancake Breakfast
Elko, NV Local 2423 organized its First Pancake Breakfast to help send
children to MDA Summer Camp. The event was held at Elko Fire Station 1 and
raised close to $900. In addition to the breakfast event, Elko fire fighters
have a tradition of conducting a Fill-the-Boot campaign every year.
Santa Rosa Members Conduct Street Side
Campaign
Fire fighters from Santa Rosa, CA Local 1401 raised more than
$3,880 on May 24, 2006, during their street side campaign for MDA. Sparky
the Fire Dog also filled his boot with donations from passing motorists.
Santa Cruz County Responds to MDA Cause
Fire fighters from Santa Cruz County, CA Local 3605 filled
their boots for MDA May 19-21, 2006, weathering sunshine and rain to collect
money to help change the lives of nearly 500 MDA families in Santa Cruz,
Santa Clara, Monterey and San Benito counties. MDA funds research in pursuit
of treatments and cures, pays for clinics and helps send children to MDA
summer camps.
Houston Fire Fighters Raise $100,000
Houston, TX Local 341 participated in the annual MDA Citgo
Golf Tournament held at Redstone Golf Club in Humble, Texas. The event
raised more than $100,000 for MDA. (From left) Houston fire fighter Mike
Thorp, Professional Long Drive Trez Simmons, Local 341 member Alvin White,
Local 341 Attorney Rick Mumey and Local 341 President Roland Chavez.
Massachusetts Fire Fighters Bowl-A-Thon
Duxbury, MA Local 2167 fire fighters joined by friends,
family and members of the Kingston, MA Local 2337 raised more than $500 for
MDA at the 3rd Annual Bowl-A-Thon. Each member bowled three strings, and
knocked down more than 2,100 pins in their fight against Muscular Dystrophy.
El Paso Spring Boot Drive
El Paso, TX Local 51 collected $15,600 during the 2006 spring
break Fill-the-Boot drive.
Ashland Fire Fighters Breakfast
Ashland, KY Local 706 fire fighters organized an MDA Pancake
Breakfast on March 4, 2006, raising more than $1,300 for Jerry’s Kids.
Kentucky Members Kick-off 2006 MDA
Campaign
The Kentucky Professional Fire Fighters (KPFF) kicked off its 2006 MDA
campaign with a meeting in Carrollton, Kentucky. From left: MDA Lexington
District Director Ericka Mattingly; MDA Regional Director Denise Durel; KPFF
President Bruce Roberts; MDA Northern Kentucky Program Coordinator Meg
Koehl; and MDA Regional Coordinator Todd Adams.
Williamsport Members Entertain MDA
Goodwill Ambassador
Williamsport, PA Local 736 members with MDA Goodwill Ambassador Carlee Weber
and Santa Claus at a Christmas party held for Weber. Local 736 members and
their families were invited to participate in the event and enjoy a
traditional Christmas dinner.
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