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NOTE: Look out for the scrolling lights on the PECO Building onThursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17 to see the message: Support

Philadelphia Fire Fighters Fill the Boot for MDA!

MEDIA ALERT:

Contact: Amanda Ulmer

Regional Public Affairs Coordinator

Pre-Event: (610) 557-4403

During Event: (267) 909-6478

aulmer@mdausa.org

PHILADELPHIA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL #22

FILL THE BOOT IN SUPPORT OF MDAWHO: The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local #22 (Philadelphia Fire

Fighters) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

WHAT: For the past 54 years, The Philadelphia firefighters of the IAFF Local #22 have beenfighting more than fires; they have been helping fight against 43 neuromuscular diseases,

including muscular dystrophy and ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrigs Disease. In

support of the MDA, these men and women volunteer their time every summer to fill

their boots with monetary donations. Philadelphia Local #22 alone raised over $218,079

last year, placing as the 6th highest fundraising IAFF Local in country. This year, they

hope to raise $222,000. This is the second day of the Fill-the-Boot campaign. The firstwas held on May 8 and raised a total of $59,500!

WHEN: Friday, July 17,between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

WHERE: The firefighters of Local #22 will be located at more than 40 high profile intersectionsthroughout Philadelphia. Please see the following document listing a few specific

locations of the firefighters.

WHY: At the International Convention in 1953, the Local #22 as part of the IAFF officiallycommitted themselves to a partnership with MDA in the fight against neuromuscular

diseases. The IAFF has been, and continues to be the single greatest contributor to MDA,

sponsoring many fundraising events including their largest and most successful, the Fill-

the-Boot campaign. Funds raised by the Philadelphia Fill-the-Boot remain local,

supporting MDA families in the surrounding areas by providing clinic services, support

groups, research, helping with the purchase of orthopedic equipment and repairs andproviding a week-long session of summer camp for children age 6 to 17.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and

related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides

comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of

contributions to MDA come from individual donors.

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PHILADELPHIA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL #22

FILL THE BOOT IN SUPPORT OF MDA

ENGINE # LOCATION OF

FIRE HOUSE

FILL THE

BOOT

INTERSECTION

2 2426 N 2nd Street Front and Lehigh

66 7772 Ridge Ave Ridge and Henry

73 7515 Ogontz Ave Stenton and Washington

71 1900 Cottman Ave Bustleton and Cottman

72 1127 West Louden St 5th and Wyoming

9 302 Chelton Ave Chelton and Bayton

55 101 W Luzerne St Front and Luzerne