"Fill The Boot" For Jerry's Kids

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — On April 20-22, 2011, the Los Angeles Fire Department will participate in a 'Fill-The-Boot' fundraising campaign to support the fight against Muscular Dystrophy.

Thanks to an agreement with United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) - IAFF Local 112, the Fire Department is permitting a handful of uniformed Firefighters to join logo-clad MDA volunteers at twenty-six specific locations across our City from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only.

Firefighters look forward to thanking Los Angeles residents for their generous donations, which will be collected in authentic Firefighter turnout boots. MDA volunteers will remain on hand to manage donations and answer questions.

Those who cannot make it to one of the locations listed, can click on the boot image above to make a secure on-line donation.

In the interest of efficiency and safety, donations CANNOT be accepted at Neighborhood Fire Stations, and there will be NO Firefighters soliciting door to door anywhere in our City!

Please join us in giving generously this week in support of the worldwide research efforts of MDA, as this charitable organization strives to eradicate neuromuscular disease. To learn more, call 1-888-HELP-MDA or visit: www.mda.org.