16-02-2025
Galesburg Fire Department gets second place in Illinois for fundraising campaign
GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) — The Galesburg Fire Department raised more than $31,100 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The department took second place in Illinois, trailing only Chicago, in the 2024 Fill the Boot Campaign, said Galesburg firefighter TJ Scott.
The proceeds from the event go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, a leading voluntary health organization in the U.S. helping to fight neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, he said.
The money helps the association pay for research, care and advocacy for those who are affected with these diseases, he said.
'I am incredibly proud of the Fire Department for their selfless dedication to helping others, anddeeply thankful for the community's continued support,' said Galesburg Fire Chief Randy Hovind.
The fire department participates in the Fill the Boot Campaign every year, and Scott says the plans for 2025 are already underway. Donations are accepted at any time and can be given on their website.
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