As someone who has for many years participated with the Fire Fighters Fill the Boot campaign for MDA, I can remember the days when we worked some pretty dangerous intersections so, I also understand the reason we moved to Scenic Gulf Dr and 30A for this Fundraiser. The Fill the Boot campaign has been going on since before I started my carrer as a Fire Fighter and traditionally we have held it once a year. This is our way of giving to a national charity and giving those of you who would, the opportunity to give. As we have stood on those streets we have seen the generousity of our Communities. At the end of the day that makes the Fire Fighters the Organization the writes the biggest check to MDA and its all because of a partnership between us, who hold the boot, and you, those who give. Firefighters also are involved in other Charities, and fundraisers are done for them also. South Walton Professional Fire Fighters and Dispatchers, with our spouses, children and friends were involved in Relay for Life this past weekend, where other methods of fundraising were utilized. We have been involved in the past with Sharing and Caring where the Sisters and Brothers have taken money from their pockets to purchase gifts. We are in this community, as a part of the whole, and this is a fundraiser that we do every year. I am truly sorry that this offends some, but I know in this area we have also been very generous to the MDA.
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