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Firefighters fill boots w cash

Firefighters throughout the Okanagan are joining forces to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

Penticton, Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Salmon Arm firefighters will be shaking their boots across the valley on the weekend of September 26 to 28.

"Stop by and drop off your extra change at your local super market, fire department, and liquor stores, and help the firefighters fill their boots for muscular dystrophy," said Penticton firefighter Ryan Bazley in a release.

On Friday Sept 26 Penticton firefighters will be at Scotiabank South Branch 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday Sept 27 will be at Safeway from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Funds raised by the Okanagan Valley firefighters are used to provide support for those living with muscular dystrophy - a group of over 150 types of neuromuscular disorders that are characterized by the wasting and progressive weakness of muscles.

Over time, many people with muscular dystrophy are unable to walk, speak, or ultimately breathe. Some diseases are life-threatening and presently, there is no cure.

These funds help support research, education, services and equipment.

It takes a firefighter 56 muscles to put on a boot; they need the public to help fill it.

"By dropping extra change into the boot, you are making muscles move in your community," Bazley said. "So come out to support your local firefighters in the battle against muscular dystrophy!"
 



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