Independence Township firefighters from Local #2629 will hit the streets July 31 to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Captain Mike Fahrner said last year the department raised $500 through collections from among the staff and donations from union and service dues.
Fahrner expects 15-20 volunteers to collect throughout the day, mostly at the Washington and Main intersection.
Donations are also accepted at the Firestation 1 on Citation Drive for anyone who misses the firefighters while their collecting.
According to a press release from the MDA, this is the 51st year of partnership between the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union and MDA. The partnership dates back to 1954 when the union proclaimed it would support MDA’s mission ‘until a cure is found.?
Governor Jennifer Granholm issued a proclamation announcing July 29-31 as MDA Fill-The-Boot Weekend in Michigan.
The MDA, founded in 1950, is a voluntary health organization dedicated to find a cure for over 40 neuromuscular disorders.
For more information about the MDA/MPFFU partnership visit www.iaff.org.