44th Annual Labor Day Telethon Is September 6-7
Burlington Boot Drop. August 28th from 7:30 - 5:30

The IAFF has supported MDA for 55 years and counting, raising more than $375 million. As the 44th annual Labor Day Telethon approaches, the IAFF is encouraging all affiliates to “Fill the Boot” on behalf of MDA.

“We have raised incredible amounts of money – a record $27.5 million last year alone – for MDA to fund research that is developing effective treatments and working toward a cure,” says IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. “These are challenging economic times, but I know our members are committed to another record-setting year of fundraising for MDA.”

The 2009 Labor Day Telethon will be broadcast live from the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas September 6-7. Find your station or follow the Telethon on Twitter.

In addition, the 2009 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Online Auction is September 1-15, and offers great deals on thousands of items.

Contributions will enable MDA to fund research to find treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy and related diseases. Additionally, the money also supports MDA summer camp, medical clinics and provides financial assistance to families to purchase wheelchairs and other equipment. “The IAFF’s support of MDA is a true labor or love,” says Schaitberger. “Jerry’s Kids need us now more than ever.”

A video set to “Walking on Sunshine” features fire fighters out for their annual Fill-the-boot campaign for Jerry's Kids.