Jenna Bordelon
PASADENA -- Burbank firefighters will give muscular dystrophy the
boot.
Firefighters will hold out their rubber boots for cash to fight
muscular dystrophy from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the corner of Fair Oaks and
Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.
Proceeds from the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. drive will fund free
clinics, support groups and summer camps. Part of the money will go to
research and help buy special equipment.
"The main support is coming from Burbank," campaign coordinator Amanda
Le said. Last year, a dozen Burbank firefighters participated.
"It's an opportunity for our profession to participate in our
community in a positive way," Fire Marshall Dave Starr said.
Fire department personnel from Glendale and Pasadena will also
participate in the fund-raiser. In 1998, $4,000 was collected.
A goal of $8,000 to $10,000 has been set for this weekend, organizers
said.
