Duluth Fire Fighters Launch Annual Fill the Boot Campaign for MDA

Duluth Superior, MN, September 21, 2026 — The Duluth Fire Fighters Local 101 will conduct its annual “Fill the Boot” campaign later this month to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This longstanding initiative enlists the participation of local firefighters to collect charitable donations from the public.

The campaign is scheduled to take place from September 23rd through September 25th. Firefighters will be stationed at various Super One Food Store locations throughout Duluth to accept contributions. The collection hours are set between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on each of the three days.

The “Fill the Boot” campaign is a key fundraising event for the MDA, an organization dedicated to researching and treating neuromuscular diseases. Funds raised through these efforts are intended to support MDA’s mission, which includes providing support services for individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy and related conditions, as well as funding scientific research.

This annual event highlights the partnership between emergency responders and charitable organizations. Firefighters volunteer their time to participate in these collection efforts, aiming to gather significant support for the MDA’s programs and medical research initiatives. The specific number of participating firefighters or the target fundraising amount for this year’s campaign was not provided in the summary.

The event will be held across multiple Super One Food Store sites, though a comprehensive list of all participating store addresses was not detailed. Residents who wish to contribute can find firefighters collecting donations during the specified afternoon hours on the dates mentioned.

Story summarized from the original created by Sue Holt on www.wdio.com, see more information here.

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