Cambridge firefighters looking to fill boots for muscular dystrophy
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The Cambridge Professional Fire Fighters’ Association held their annual Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive on Saturday.
Firefighters were stationed at several of Cambridge Centre’s entrances this weekend trying to fill their boots for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
The Cambridge Professional Fire Fighters’ Association held their annual Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive on Saturday.
“We keep hitting new heights and that's a testament to the city, the great people of the City of Cambridge that open their hearts and their wallets to us,” said Joel Prpic, secretary for the Cambridge Professional Fire Fighters’ Association.
According to a press release from the association, muscular dystrophy is a group of neuromuscular disorders that are characterized by the progressive weakening and wasting of voluntary muscles.
“Muscular Dystrophy Canada has been funding leading research, searching for new therapies and ultimately working towards a cure. Families affected by neuromuscular disorders across Canada benefit through areas of support, education, equipment, advocacy and research,” the release read.
2024 marks the 70th anniversary of Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s partnership with Canadian firefighters. According to the association, nearly $1 million has been raised through “Fill the Boot” campaigns since 1954 in support of the Canadian neuromuscular community.
“It's such a debilitating disease and I think one of the connections, of course, is firefighters are there to serve their community and support those that truly need it,” said Bryan May, MP for Cambridge.
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