We’re here to support the work of the Muscular Dystrophy Association
When a Lynchburg Firefighter’s daughter was diagnosed at 6 months old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) — a condition affecting the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement, little did she know her career and home life would share a passion for the same cause.
For decades Lynchburg Firefighters have been collecting money with their Fill The Boot campaign and spreading awareness for Muscular Dystrophy, long before it affected one of their own. When Tarrah and her daughter Kennedy became part of the LFD family, the mission hit closer to home. Now Tarrah’s mission is to lead the Lynchburg Fire Department’s committment by continuing to raise money and awareness for those living with neuromuscular diseases.
In 2022, LFD was successful in raising nearly $70,000 for Muscular Dystrophy. All proceeds go directly to the organization and help provide those living with neuromuscular diseases with opportunities for a more accessible life, as well as funding medical treatments and advancements towards a cure.
For more information on how MDA is changing the world of neuromuscular diseases:
Muscular Dystrophy hits close to home.
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"Regardless of life expectancy, 2-year-old girl with SMA pushes forward"
Lynchburg News
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"Lynchburg Fire Department announces Fill the Boot"
WSET
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"New drug brings new hope to Lynchburg preschooler with rare spinal muscular atrophy"
Lynchurg News
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Lynchburg fire crews raise more than $67k
ABC10 News
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"Lynchburg Fire Department's 'Fill the Boot' campaign hits home"
ABC News
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"LFD asks donors to Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy"
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FAQ
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Since 1954, fire departments across the country have been raising money for Muscuar Dystrophy. The International Association of Fire Fighters announced MDA as being the designated charity of choice and is committed to continuing to raise money to ensure effective treatments are found. Through the nationally recognized Fill The Boot campaign, millions of dollars are raised each year to help those affected live a longer, more accessible lives.
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Each donation goes directly into the Lynchburg Local 1146 account, which is overseen by two firefighters as well as the Local 1146 Secretary and Accountant. The money then gets transferred directly to MDA. Click the links below to learn how MDA allocates each dollar.
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Yes! We greatly appreciate your generosity and willingness to contribute to our mission for changing lives. Head on over to the Participate page to find out more about donating.
