Muscular Dystrophy Fundraising Events
The Mission Fire/Rescue Service held its first Boot Drive in 1984. Retired Fire Fighter Mal Wood has actively been in involved in supporting and organizing fundraising events with the Mission Fire Fighters since 1994. One year later he became the advisor for the Fraser Valley Region and the Mission Fire/Rescue Service doubled its campaign total from the previous year.
In 1995 the Mission Fire/Rescue Service adopted Daniel Forden an eight year old boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to be part of our team and help improve the awareness of Muscular Dystrophy. Daniel was made an “Honorary Fire Chief” of the Department, and attended fundraising and social events whenever possible.
The Mission Fire/Rescue Service staff were saddened when they lost their hero Daniel Forden to Muscular Dystrophy in 2001. With the thoughts of Daniel always present, the Department strives to keep public awareness of Muscular Dystrophy a high priority in its service to the community.The Mission Fire Fighter’s Association members will be holding the following events in our community in order to raise awareness and financial aid for Muscular Dystrophy.
2012 Car Wash – Fire Station No. 1
(Date to be determined)
Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser Car Wash
Held at Fire Station No. 1 located at 33330 – 7th Avenue
Mission, B.C. V2V 2E3
2012 Annual Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive
(Date to be determined)
Fire Fighters will be stationed at various locations in Mission collecting money to support Muscular Dystrophy. The Annual Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive takes place all across Canada.
The Mission Firefighters Association gratefully thanks all of you who generously donated to this worthwhile cause.
Thank you