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The MDA Boot Drive held on August 14 was a success!  Thanks to all who donated!

The following Letter to the Editor was taken from The Martinsburg Journal :

Thank you for MDA donations
By Nevin L. Kilmer,
Secretary/Treasurer, Martinsburg Firefighters, IAFF Local #805

     The Martinsburg Firefighters Local #805 would like to thank all who contributed to our Muscular Dystrophy "Fill-the Boot" drive conducted Aug. 14. With the generous support of the community, we collected just over $3,500 towards MDA.  With the help of a donation of $1,500 from Local #805, we were proud to turn over $5,000 to help "Jerry's Kids" battle the many diseases included under the Muscular Dystrophy umbrella.
     For 50 years, The International Association of Firefighters has taken to the streets to join MDA in the fight against neuromuscular diseases by participating in the "Fill-the-Boot" drive.
     Our dedicated firefighters put their lives at risk each and every day keeping the citizens of Martinsburg safe and are just as dedicated to MDA and raising money to one day find a cure for neuromuscular disease. Funds raised will stay in this area to provide help and hope to families affected by any of the 43 neuromuscular diseases.
     Because the city of Martinsburg denied our request for use of city aparatus, we would like to thank Westphal Hose Co. #5 for the use of their restored antique fire truck as a visual display at the boot drive.  We would also like to thank the Martinsburg Mall for the use of their property.
     This could not have been successful without the generousity of the citizens of Martinsburg and Berkeley County.  Thank you, everybody.

The following Letter to the Editor was taken from The Herald-Mail:

Boot drive a success
By Lauren Mailman,
Program Coordinator, Greater Washington MDA

     On Saturday Aug. 14, Martinsburg IAFF Local 805 joined the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in the annual nationwide "Fill the Boot" campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
     The firefighters were at Martinsburg Mall holding their boots out for passing motorists to fill up with spare change.
     The first Martinsburg "Fill the Boot" campgaign was a success.
     The total amount of money raised through event was $3,421.23, but IAFF Local 805 members took it upon themselves to add another $1,578.77 from their general fund to bring their grand total to $5,000!  Congratulations, Martinsburg IAFF Local 805, on a fantastic job!
     This year marked the 50th anniversary of the IAFF's partnership with the MDA in the battle against neuromuscular diseases.  Since 1953, the IAFF has contributed more than $200 million through its nationwide fundraising campaigns. Firefighters across the nation are to be commended for their hard work and dedication not only to their careers, but also to their communities.
     For more information about the "Fill the Boot" program or the Muscular Dystrophy Assocation, please contact the Greater Washington area Muscular Dystrophy Association at 703-476-5780.

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Thanks to all who attended the Money Bonanza on September 11.  We'll see you at the next bonanza in April.