To further their long-time commitment to Jerry's Kids, Poudre Fire Authority is hosting their annual rib-eating contest to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This event is a yearly tradition for the firefighters as part of their Fill-the-Boot drive that will take place throughout August in Fort Collins, Col.
Fill-the-Boot funds support MDA's services locally and nationally, including medical clinics staffed with specialists in neuromuscular disease and special summer camps for kids. Locally, funds from Fill-the-Boot drives benefit clinics at Children's Hospital and University Hospital and summer camp at Rocky Mountain Village in Empire, Col.
The rib-eating contest will take place at Texas Roadhouse on Timberline and Harmony on Saturday, Aug. 7 beginning at 3 p.m. There will be a live band, fire apparatus tours, fire safety house, and live music from the Carson Block Band. All public are welcome to enter in the contest or come to enjoy the live entertainment. Firefighters, sponsors and local celebrities will also be competing by eating as many ribs as they can in two minutes. Several firefighters will be guest waiters at the Roadhouse, donating all tips to MDA.
Call or email Dan Santillanes at dsantillanes@poudre-fire.org or 970-420-0188 for more information. Visit Texas Roadhouse to sign up. Entry fees are $25 per adult and $10 per child.
Joe Akmakjian knows firsthand the impact that funds raised through Fill-the-Boot can have. Akmakjian, sophomore at Colorado State University, was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Type 2). He has been involved with MDA for the past 10 years, first serving as Local Goodwill Ambassador for Fort Collins and then State Goodwill Ambassador for Colorado. He was able to attend MDA Summer Camp for eight years free-of-charge, utilizes muscle clinics at the Children's Hospital, and is able to get financial assistance from MDA for wheelchair parts and repairs, all thanks to the generous support of community donations and programs like Fill-the-Boot.
"I'm so grateful for the support of local firefighters," said Akmakjian. "Funds raised through Fill-the-Boot drives help MDA continue to provide the many services that have made such a huge difference in my life."
Call your local MDA office for more information at 970-282-1320. MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat muscular dystrophy and related diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive health and community services, and far reaching professional and public health education. The Association's programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributors.
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