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Donations To Muscular Dystrophy Drive Drops By Two Thirds
Annual 'Fill The Boot' campaign by county firefighters raises $27,000 - down from $75,000 last year.
By Bay City News Service
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District raised more than $27,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association over the past week during its annual "Fill the Boot" donation drive, fire officials said.
Firefighters collected donations in Antioch, Pleasant Hill, Concord and Walnut Creek. The Muscular Dystrophy Association will use the funds locally to help cover medical expenses, research and a one-week summer camp for children with muscular dystrophy, according to fire officials.
Though contributions were down from the $75,000 donated during last year's Fill the Boot campaign, fire district officials voiced their appreciation to all who donated this year and said the district plans to collect funds for the same cause next year.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a health nonprofit committed to finding a cure for muscular dystrophy and related diseases by funding research and providing care and support services.
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