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Robson firefighters hold out their boots to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy

Be sure to look out for firefighters with a boot in hand and stop by to contribute to the cause.
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FILE — Robson Volunteer Firefighters raised over $6,000 in their boot drive in 2014.

Join Robson firefighters on March 24 as they hold out their boots in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

Be sure to look out for firefighters with a boot in hand and stop by to contribute to the cause at Johnny’s Grocery & Gas on Broadwater Road Robson on March 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A portion of proceeds from fuel that day will go to the cause and Johnny’s Grocery & Gas is providing lots of cool prizes.

To show their support for people with neuromuscular disorders, Robson firefighters are organizing a community boot drive to raise awareness and funds to help “make muscles move.”

Since 1954, Canadian firefighters have been helping Muscular Dystrophy Canada fight the battle against muscular dystrophy — a group of over 100 types of neuromuscular disorders characterized by the wasting and progressive weakness of muscles.

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

The money raised by Robson firefighters will be donated to Muscular Dystrophy Canada to support their mission of enhancing the lives of those affected with neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while relentlessly searching for a cure.

“Each year we are absolutely blown away but the support of our community. Whether it be our annual boot drive or the Firefighter Games, we at the RVFD are so grateful to have a strong community there with us supporting Muscular Dystrophy Canada,” said Dustin LePage, Muscular Dystrophy Canada Chair and Captain with RVFD.