Setting Up Camp For Muscular Dystrophy

Lindsay Wiebe

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8 years ago

2 minute read

Members of Red Deer’s Emergency Services have begun their 3rd annual Rooftop Campout.

The campout gets underway February 24th and runs until the 27th.

After the opening ceremony on Feb 24th at Fire Hall Station 2 located on 67st, four members will ascend to the roof. Members camping out this year include June Miller, Tyrone Brewster, Grant Wasylewich and Michael Schnare.

Shelby Hauck a RDES member says, “When your muscles get really cold like that, in the cold weather and have poor dexterity and fine motor skills, it’s suppose to stimulate what a person with Muscular Dystrophy lives with on a daily basis.” Shelby took part in the first year by being one of the members camping on the roof.

A boot drive will take place on the 25th and 26th from 12-3pm outside the station. A lane in each direction in front of the station will be closed to receive donations. A boot will also hang from the Fire Station for citizens to drop off donations. To help support the Red Deer Firefighters efforts in raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada you can drop off donations by at any time. Click Here To Donate Online.

The total of donations raised in two years is under $32,000, with this year’s goal set at $20,000.

Funds raised will be used to improve the quality of life for people living with neuromuscular disorders by purchasing mobility equipment, providing support services, and funding research which will one day lead to a cure.

For more information on Muscular Dystrophy Click Here

(Photos courtesy of Red Deer Firefighters on Facebook and WFR Wholesale Fire & Rescue Ltd)

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