Mason City Fire Department “Fill the Boot Campaign” hits near record-high fundraising

Fill the Boot

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(ABC 6 News) — The Mason City Fire Department nearly hit a record fundraising total this weekend to support those living with muscular dystrophy.

The firefighters annual “Fill the Boot Campaign” raised about $14,062 in total.

Since 2008, MCFD has raised more than $165,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Money raised will help Iowa families as well as fund state of the art research.