Firefighters Tally Dollars Dropped in Boots

Bay City News Service

The Contra Costa Fire Protection District raised more than $27,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association over the past week during its annual "Fill the Boot" donation drive, fire officials said.

Though contributions were down from the $75,000 donated during last year's Fill the Boot campaign, fire district officials voiced their appreciation to all who donated this year and said the district plans to collect funds for the same cause next year.

Firefighters collected donations in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and Antioch. The Muscular Dystrophy Association will use the funds locally to help cover medical expenses, research and a one-week summer camp for children with muscular dystrophy, according to fire officials.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a nonprofit organization committed to finding a cure for muscular dystrophy and related diseases by funding research and providing care and support services.