Fort Wayne Fire Department and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 124 will be out this Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 21-23, with their "Fill the Boot" Campaign to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

"Fort Wayne Firefighters love this time of year because we really enjoy interacting with our community to raise money for this important cause - the MDA," said Captain Randy Zion, Fort Wayne Fire Department Firefighter and IAFF Local 124 Chairman.  "We are asking everyone who can to drop some money in 'The Boot' when they see firefighters out collecting. This is our chance to help raise money that goes toward treatment and cures for the 43 neuromuscular diseases MDA cover," he requests.

Last year, IAFF Local 124 led in both the State and Eighth District in the amount of money collected for MDA and has done so for the past 11 years.  They raised $89,022 in 2007.

Help the Fort Wayne Firefighters "Fill the Boot" for the MDA.