Members of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local  No. 1041 in Albert Lea will participate in the annual Fill the Boot campaign for muscular dystrophy during the 3rd of July Parade.

“For more than six decades firefighters have stood on the front lines for Muscular Dystrophy Association, striving to make a difference in the lives of those affected by muscle disease,” said Albert Lea firefighter Dennis Glassel.

“Firefighters in the Albert Lea area do more for MDA and the families we serve than any other group, dedicating countless hours of their time every year participating in Fill the Boot drives and at MDA summer camp. We’re grateful for the support of these inspiring, selfless  individuals who have made a profound impact on our families’ health, wellbeing and quality of life, and we’re excited to make this year’s Fill the Boot campaign the most successful yet.”

As the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s largest national sponsor, the IAFF fuels MDA’s mission to find treatments and cures for life-threatening muscle diseases. In addition to Fill the Boot events, contributions from charity baseball games and other local events hosted/sponsored by the IAFF help support MDA’s efforts to raise awareness and provide professional and public education about neuromuscular diseases.