Firefighters raise money in their boots for muscular dystophy
Minneapolis firefighters attempt to fill their boots with money this week with plans to donate it to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, reports the MN Daily.
All 19 stations plan to have firefighters at 26 busy intersections throughout the city asking for stopped cars to donate, Daniel Casper, a member of the Minneapolis Fire Department's executive board. They are positioned near their stations in case they need to respond to a call.
The "Fill-the-Boot" campaign runs from Wednesday to Friday evening. The Minneapolis district director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Lisa Piccolino, she the goal was to raise $38,000 this week. It is the first time Minneapolis firefighters have been a part of a campaign this size.
Thomas Thornberg, captain of the station that responds to calls in areas near the University and president of the Minneapolis firefighters union, was out collecting donations Wednesday. The International Association of Firefighters has raised more money for Muscular Dystrophy Association than any other organization.