The 10th annual Brandon Fire & Emergency Services “Tri-Charity Rooftop Campout and Boot drive” was held at Fire Hall #2 last week, and thanks to generous residents, flew past its fundraising goal of $40,000.
The final total was $46,590.14!
BFES sends out a big Thank-You! for your support this year, and says “we can’t wait to FILL THE BOOT again next year”!
Since 1954, firefighters have been raising funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy. Every year thousands of firefighters from all different departments across North American proudly carry their boots through the streets collecting donations for those with Muscular Dystrophy.
In Brandon, firefighters and paramedics not only collect for Muscular Dystrophy, but also for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba and the Brandon Firefighter’s Charity Fund.
Kyle Martin, Corbin Mariash and Matt and Travis Tannas climbed the Aerial Apparatus onto the roof of #2 Fire Hall and camped out for 4 days and 3 nights.
