Ramona Firefighters Raise More than $2,000 for Muscular Dystrophy

Cal Fire held their annual county-wide Fill the Boot drive to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

Cal Fire Ramona Firefighters dedicate their time to support local children and adults who are affected by Muscular Dystrophy locally. More than 20 firefighters at different intersections in Ramona to hit the streets to help families afflicted with neuromuscular diseases. 

Firefighters have stood by MDA for over 58 years through the Fill the Boot fundraiser. Through the diligent efforts of these firefighters and the kindness of the community of Ramona, $2,164 was raised to fight Muscular Dystrophy.

All proceeds from this boot drive will aid MDA in providing assistance to over 1,200 local families affected by neuromuscular diseases.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting over 40 neuromuscular diseases by providing patient, support group, mobility equipment, MDA summer camp ages 6-21, and research funding.