Port Coquitlam firefighters will be holding out their boots this weekend in support of people with muscular dystrophy.
The community boot drive, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, will raise funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Firefighters will be collecting donations at B.C. liquor stores, Costco and Walmart. The money raised will go towards improving the quality of life for people living with the disease by purchasing mobility equipment, providing support services and funding research to find a cure.
"B.C. firefighters give so much to their communities every day fighting fires and responding to medical emergencies, but what is truly inspiring is their incredible dedication to help people affected by neuromuscular disorders." said Shelley Wells, executive director for western Canada with Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
For more information regarding muscular dystrophy, visit www.muscle.ca.
WALK FOR LITERACY
A local walk is being held this Saturday in Coquitlam to raise funds to help educate underprivileged children in India.
Sponsored by the Pratham BC Foundation, The fifth annual Walk for Words will be held Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. at Mundy Park (entrance off Hillcrest Street, southwest corner of the park). Registration for the 5 km walk begins at 10 a.m., warm-up exercises begin at 10:45 a.m. and there will be a demonstration by the Laughter Club and a picnic after the walk.
Pratham BC Foundation is a grassroots charity organization aimed at helping eradicate child illiteracy. A pledge of $15 could help a needy, street child in India read, write and count in three months. Printable pledge forms can be downloaded at www.prathambc.org.
