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City of Plainview NEWS
901 Broadway St.
Plainview, TX 79072
August 3, 2017
Plainview Fire Dept./Plainview Professional
Firefighters Assocation participing in
MDA Fill the Boot Campaign
The Plainview Fire Department, along with the Plainview Professional
Firefighters Association, will be participating in the Muscular Dystrophy
Association’s Fill the Boot Campaign. Firefighters will be out each
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Saturday morning during the month of August (5, 12, 19 & 26) at the
intersection of Interstate 27 and Highway 70 (Olton Road) as well as the
entrance to Amigos United at 2403 Columbia Street.
“There has always been a special bond between the MDA and firefighters
across our nation including us here locally,” says Rusty Powers, Plainview
Fire Chief. “We are honored to participate in this event this year and would
ask the public to join us in our efforts to help fight Muscular Dystrophy.”
The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Fill the Boot Campaign began in
1954 and has raised more than $558 million for research and treatment of
those affected with muscular dystrophy. Donations are used for research
and development of new drugs, to support MDA Summer Camp for Kids and to provide
resources for those who are affected.
“We hope that our citizens will support this event and all donations will be greatly
appreciated,” said Powers. “One hundred percent of the donations go directly to the
MDA.”
As firefighters will be standing at busy intersections, the public is encouraged to be on the
lookout for the firefighters and use caution while driving in areas where they will be
stationed.
If anyone has any questions, please contact Fire Chief Rusty Powers at 806-296-1170.
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