Members of the Westfield Fire Department, Local No. 4416 along with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, celebrated their 60-year partnership with the annual Fill the Boot campaign. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28 through 30, Westfield fire fighters collected donations at Ind. 32 and Carey Road and U.S. 31 southbound exit and 151st Street.
“Fire fighters do more for MDA and the families we serve than any other group. In the Westfield area, they spend countless hours every year participating in Fill the Boot drives and at MDA Summer Camp,” said Sarah Stackert, executive director. “We’re grateful for the support of these inspiring, selfless individuals who have made a profound impact on our families’ health, wellbeing and quality of life.”
Funds raised through the 2014 Westfield 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 diseases to a weeklong, barrier-free MDA summer camp. In 2013, more than 100,000 fire fighters participated in Fill the Boot events across the country and raised $26.2 million. To date the IAFF has raised $530 million for MDA.
