The United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112 (UFLAC) has collected critical funds in the community since 1954 – one dollar at a time – as part of the Fill the
Boot program for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). UFLAC will be continuing this long-standing tradition as its members kick off the annual program raising funds to support MDA’s vision to accelerate research, advance care, and advocate for the support of MDA families.

Dedicated firefighters from UFLAC will hit the streets asking pedestrians, motorists, customers, and other passersby to donate to MDA on April 26, 27, and 28 from 8 AM to 12 PM at locations across the city.

Individuals and local businesses can also support the firefighters by donating online at: https://filltheboot.donordrive.com/team/LAFD

The partnership between MDA and the International Association of Firefighters began in 1954 when the IAFF signed a proclamation designating MDA its charity of choice and vowing to continue raising awareness and funds until cures are found. To date, the nearly seven-decade partnership has raised more than $679 million with involvement from over 300,000 firefighters nationwide. These funds have led in part to over a dozen FDA-approved drugs in as many years for those with neuromuscular disease. Those treatments were created from MDA’s vision to open a new field of medicine and push the boundaries of the medical frontier we call genetic medicine.

“What the IAFF has done for MDA over the past 68 years is unprecedented,” said Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO of MDA. “With the support from our partners at the IAFF and UFLAC Local 112, MDA is doing the impossible in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for people living with neuromuscular disease. We have a mission to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives and we will fulfill this mission together, with UFLAC.”

“Participating in Fill the Boot is our way of letting the communities we serve know that we are responding on the front lines and responding to your calls for help by assisting our neediest community members in the fight of their lives,” said UFLAC President Freddy Escobar.

“Every day, our firefighters go beyond the call of duty,” said Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley. “Partnering with the MDA is a long-standing tradition and it makes me proud that our members have an unwavering drive and passion to be out in our communities collecting donations to assist in much-needed therapy, education, research, advocacy, and support of neuromuscular diseases.”

About United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112:

UFLAC Local 112 is the labor representation organization of the proud men and women that serve as Firefighters and emergency medical personnel protecting the City of Los Angeles. The more than 3,600 members of the Los Angeles Fire Department rely on UFLAC to focus on the well-being of those that protect the lives of others. UFLAC takes great pride in providing leadership and influence on issues that involve public safety and worker welfare.

About Muscular Dystrophy Association:

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. MDA’s mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn more visit mda.org and follow MDA on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

FILL THE BOOT LOCATIONS:

April 26, 27, and 28 from 8:00 AM – Noon

• Main & 1st Street
• Eagle Rock & California
• Abbot Kinney & Venice
• Hollywood & High
• 6th & Gaffey
• Sunset & Swarthmore
• 16461 Ventura Blvd
• Wilshire & Western
• Sepulveda & Nordoff St
• Jefferson & Hoover
• 4360 Tujunga Ave Studio City
• Balboa & Devonshire St
• Topanga Blvd & Victory in North East Parking Lot
• 189 The Grove Dr Los Angeles Mall

Contact:
Angie Connell
aconnell@mdausa.org
402-215-8175