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Front Page - Friday, May 29, 2015

Chattanooga Fire Department collects donations for muscular dystrophy




Pictured at the launch ceremony Thursday morning at Station 1 on East Main Street (L-R): Interim Fire Chief Chris Adams (holding the boot); 11-year-old Nolan Stapel, a local resident with muscular dystrophy; Deputy Chief Randy Jacks (putting money into the boot); and Lt. Keith Liles. - (Photo by David Laprad)

The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) held its annual Fill the Boot fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) last week.

Holly Carroll, MDA area director, said the funds raised through the event will support life-enhancing programs such as state-of-the-art clinics and research.

The donations also make MDA summer camp possible so kids with muscle disease can enjoy what they’ve called “the best week of the year.” 

The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) held its annual Fill the Boot fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) last week. Holly Carroll, MDA area director, said the funds raised through the event will support life-enhancing programs such as state-of-the-art clinics and research. The donations also make MDA summer camp possible so kids with muscle disease can enjoy what they’ve called “the best week of the year.” Pictured at the launch ceremony Thursday morning at Station 1 on East Main Street (L-R): Interim Fire Chief Chris Adams (holding the boot); 11-year-old Nolan Stapel, a local resident with muscular dystrophy; Deputy Chief Randy Jacks (putting money into the boot); and Lt. Keith Liles. (Photo by David Laprad)