Butte Firefighters helping to “Fill the Boot” for MDA today

You've got to hand it to our Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department.  Not only are they ready, willing and able to race into burning buildings, risking life and limb at the sound of an alarm bell, as a regular part of their job. That goes without saying.  So you have to particularly admiring the men and women of the department who have given up their day off on one of the hottest days of the summer to stand on Harrison Avenue collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Look for the firefighers today at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Roosevelt.  They will be actively collecting spare change (and bills too) from all north and southbound trafffic on Harrison as well as eastbound vehicles on Roosevelt.  They will not be hard to find as they have hoisted the Stars and Stripes from one of their ladder units at the Butte Plaza Mall parking lot where they are headquartered today.

All money collected will be given to the Muscular Dystrophy Association who states their mission as follows:

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families.

If you or someone you know or love is suffering from this awful disease, you know the important role the MDA plays in trying to find a cure.

Of course, all donations are voluntary but please consider giving them a couple of dollars.  At the very least, please drive slowly and safely through the collection zone.