MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette Fire Department L643 is showing its support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association as its members kick off the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases live longer and grow stronger.

Continuing a more than 60-year tradition, eight dedicated firefighters from the City of Marquette Fire Department L643 will hit the streets or storefronts with boots in hand asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA on July 27 and 28 at the intersections of Cleveland and McClellan, Third and Hewitt, Pine and Fair, and Front and Washington. Collecting will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On July 27, collections also will be taken at Blueberry Fest downtown.

“We are thrilled to be working with the City of Marquette Fire Department L643 for another year of Fill the Boot to help provide the funds needed to find treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that severely limit strength and mobility,” said MDA Development Specialist Murphy Maes in a news release.

“The dedication of these firefighters to MDA’s mission is unwavering, spending countless hours both with Fill the Boot and MDA Summer Camp to care for the kids and adults in Marquette. We know that their devotion to our families will make this year’s drive a success.”

Learn how to fund cures, find care and champion the cause at mda.org.