Spirit Lake Fire is showing its support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association as its members kick off the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases live longer and grow stronger.

Continuing a more than 60 year tradition, dedicated fire fighters from Spirit Lake L4336 will hit the streets or storefronts with boots in hand asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Miller’s Harvest Foods, 31967 N. Fifth Avenue, and the intersection of Main Street and Hwy 41.

“We are thrilled to be working with the Spirit Lake Fire Protection L4336 for another year of Fill the Boot to help provide the funds needed to find treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that severely limit strength and mobility,” said Development Specialist Tori Ripple. “The dedication of these fire fighters to MDA’s mission is unwavering, spending countless hours both with Fill the Boot and MDA Summer Camp to care for the kids and adults in Spirit Lake. We know that their devotion to our families will make this year’s drive a success.”

Funds raised through Spirit Lake Fill the Boot event in 2018 empower families who inspire everyday Americans to help kids and adults with Muscular dystrophy and related muscle-debilitating diseases live longer and grow stronger, displaying how everyone can truly live unlimited no matter what limits they may face.