Join Vernon fire fighters who are taking part in Muscular Dystrophy Awareness month by hosting their annual “Fill the Boot” campaign. On Friday, Sept. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. they will be shaking their boots in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Stop by and drop off your extra change at various locations including Walmart, Superstore, and the Village Green Centre.
Funds raised by the Vernon fire fighters are used to provide support for those living with muscular dystrophy—a group of over 160 types of neuromuscular disorders that are characterized by the wasting and progressive weakness of muscles. Over time, many people with muscular dystrophy are unable to walk, speak, or ultimately breathe. Some diseases are life-threatening and currently there is no cure. These funds help support research, education, services and equipment.
It takes a fire fighter 56 muscles to put on a boot; it takes YOUR to help fill it. By dropping your donation into the boot you are making muscles move in your community. So come out to support our local fire fighters in the battle against muscular dystrophy!
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