From Aug. 27-29, Santa Monica firefighters volunteered to help “Fill the Boot” with donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, a non-profit organization working to find a cure for the hereditary disease.
Standing for a few hours a day on Santa Monica Boulevard on the Third Street Promenade, firefighters raised $7,828.68, more than $1,000 more than last year.
Proceeds aim to help fund MDA programs, which includes research, health care services, advocacy and education.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 1, 2010. Read the original PDF.