Southern California Fills the Boot

May 4, 2009— The Southern California Regional Division of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) launched its Fill-The-Boot campaign at United Fire Fighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) Local 112’s Station 81 on April 17. Local 112 President Patrick McOsker, Los Angeles Councilman Tony Cardenas and MDA California State Goodwill Ambassador Jordon Balla were on hand at the kick-off.

“Our members are really motivated to make this year bigger than ever,” says McOsker. “We have 16 battalions around the city and all of them are playing a crucial role. If all goes well, we should break $200,000, well-exceeding last year’s total of more than $160,000.”

In the days following the kick-off, Local 112 members filled the boot throughout the city and at one of the Lakers’ basketball games. “We have been impressed with how, even in these tough economic times, the public is still willing to support their fire fighters and important causes like MDA,” says McOsker.

Other Fill-the-Boot campaigns are planned through May and June. Click here for specific dates and locations.