I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Glynn County and the Glynn County Fire Department for an excellent Fill the Boot campaign this year.

The combination of the citizens’ generosity and the fire fighters’ dedication made it possible to beat last year’s total and raise over$3,900 to help Jerry’s Kids and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Fire departments throughout the United States remain the top supporters of those with neuromuscular diseases.

The Glynn County Fire Department willingly offers its time and energy to support MDA, although it receives no tangible compensation for it.

MDA is very appreciative to the firefighters for doing so.  The money the fire department raised this year will directly assist families affected by muscular dystrophy in southeast Georgia and northeast Florida.

The money can provide free neurological services at Nemours Children’s Clinic and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.

It will also fund purchases of leg braces, wheelchairs and communication devices for those who need them. The money will also provide a fun-filled week of MDA Summer Camp on St. Simons Island for Jerry’s kids at no cost to their families.

On behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, I thank the Glynn County Fire Department for another successful Fill the Boot campaign.

To the people of Glynn County:  We appreciate your donations to the firefighters in their mission to help eradicate neuromuscular diseases in Glynn County.

Your support remains MDA’s hope for a cure.

Allyson Swanson

Jacksonville, Florida