East Pierce Firefighters Working to 'Fill the Boot' for Muscular Dystrophy Association

This press release was provided by East Pierce Fire and Rescue.

Bonney Lake – Firefighters from East Pierce Fire and Rescue will be collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) through the annual "Fill the Boot" campaign beginning today at four collection sites in Lake Tapps, Bonney Lake, Edgewood and Sumner. Look for the firefighters at various times on:

• Friday, July 19 in Lake Tapps at 9th Street East and 182nd Avenue East;

The Fill the Boot campaign, sponsored by East Pierce Professional Firefighters Local 3520, raises money to assist families affected by muscular dystrophy in the Sumner, Lake Tapps, Edgewood, Milton, South Prairie and Bonney Lake communities.

Last year, the firefighters raised $20,000, crushing their previous record. Their goal is to break that record again this year by raising more than $20,000.

“The great thing is that the money we raise stays local to help people in our area affected by Muscular Dystrophy,” said Firefighter Andrew House, who is organizing the event.