SoWalProfire
08-25-2008, 11:24 AM
The Saturday preceding Labor Day, members of the South Walton Professional Firefighters Assoc. will be displaying their "boots" to community members for donations in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
"Since 1954, the fire service has been an integral partner in seeking support for MDA research and programs. The breakthroughs in the last decade in the areas of research, treatment and equipment used to support the victims of muscular dystrophy were possible only through the generosity and compassion of local communities like South Walton", said South Walton Professional Firefighters MDA Coordinator, Tommy Thompson.
The South Walton Professional Firefighters will be collecting for Jerry’s Kid’s on Saturday, August 30th at the corners of Scenic Gulf Drive/ Holiday Road, at CR 30A/CR 395 and at CR30A/CR 393.
Founded in 1950, the Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency working to defeat neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. More than 1 million Americans are affected by neuromuscular diseases and about 250,000 have some form of muscular dystrophy. Included in the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases covered by MD are nine forms of muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), spinal muscular atrophy and others. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is funded almost entirely by individual, private voluntary contributions. It seeks no fees from those it serves and dedicates 77 cents of every dollar it spends directly on program services. M.D.A. was the first nonprofit agency to be recognized by the American Medical Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award for significant and lasting contributions to the health and welfare of humanity.
The South Walton Professional Firefighters urge any potential contributors to view M.D.A.'s website and annual report for more detailed information.
I know that this can sometimes be a bit of an inconvenience but, it really is for a great cause.
And PLEASE drive safely out there.:wave:
"Since 1954, the fire service has been an integral partner in seeking support for MDA research and programs. The breakthroughs in the last decade in the areas of research, treatment and equipment used to support the victims of muscular dystrophy were possible only through the generosity and compassion of local communities like South Walton", said South Walton Professional Firefighters MDA Coordinator, Tommy Thompson.
The South Walton Professional Firefighters will be collecting for Jerry’s Kid’s on Saturday, August 30th at the corners of Scenic Gulf Drive/ Holiday Road, at CR 30A/CR 395 and at CR30A/CR 393.
Founded in 1950, the Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency working to defeat neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. More than 1 million Americans are affected by neuromuscular diseases and about 250,000 have some form of muscular dystrophy. Included in the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases covered by MD are nine forms of muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), spinal muscular atrophy and others. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is funded almost entirely by individual, private voluntary contributions. It seeks no fees from those it serves and dedicates 77 cents of every dollar it spends directly on program services. M.D.A. was the first nonprofit agency to be recognized by the American Medical Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award for significant and lasting contributions to the health and welfare of humanity.
The South Walton Professional Firefighters urge any potential contributors to view M.D.A.'s website and annual report for more detailed information.
I know that this can sometimes be a bit of an inconvenience but, it really is for a great cause.
And PLEASE drive safely out there.:wave: