Members of the North Grenville Fire Service are thanking residents in the community for donating to its annual fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
According to an announcement from the fire department on the Municipality of North Grenville’s social media pages, this year’s “Fill The Boot” fundraising drive brought in $4,291.05 for the charity.
The event, which was held during Fire Prevention Week in early October, saw firefighters collecting cash donations at high-traffic areas in Kemptville.
600 fire departments across the country hold similar events every year for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
According to the announcement, the total amount that the Fire Service has raised for the organization over the years is now over $180,000.
You can see the full announcement on the municipality’s social media pages.