| |  | | | |  | | Milton Battalion Chief Danny Elliott, back right, and Lt. Chris Coker, back far right, recently attended Gov. Nathan Deal’s proclamation of August as “MDA Firefighter Appreciation Month.” They were joined by colleagues from the Atlanta and Rockdale fire departments and representatives from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). (click for larger version) |
August 27, 2012 MILTON, Ga. – In a ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 14, Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed August "MDA Firefighter Appreciation Month" in recognition of the selfless service by departments across the state in the fight against muscular dystrophy.
Firefighters from Milton were in attendance at the historic occasion, joining colleagues from the Atlanta and Rockdale fire departments and representatives from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Milton's designees were honored for their work in raising a record-breaking $65,620.71 through boot drives this summer – topping last year's total by nearly $5,000.
"I'd like to personally thank the extremely generous residents and drivers in Milton for their tremendous support of the boot drive in this, and previous, years," said Fire Chief Robert Edgar. "Every year, we surpass our goals because our residents and motorists are so giving."
Deal's proclamation honors the continued contributions of firefighters who volunteer hundreds of hours to support annual boot drives, golf tournaments, camp and numerous other events to benefit the MDA. For more than 50 years, these firefighters have teamed up with MDA to fight muscle disease.
In five years, the Milton Fire Department has raised more than $221,000 – not counting this year's totals – for MDA, which uses the money to aid local children and adults affected by neuromuscular diseases by providing wheelchairs, leg braces, clinic visits, support groups and a chance for children to attend Camp Walk-N-Roll. View images.Editor, Milton Herald
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