Los Angeles Fire Department
05/04/2025 | Press release | Archived content
Firefighters Ask You To Fill The Boot For MDA 2025
Firefighters across the country have collected critical funds in the community since 1954 - one dollar at a time - as part of the "Fill the Boot" program for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
During this 71st year of Fill The Boot, your local firefighters are continuing this long-standing tradition, as Los Angeles Fire Department members kick off the annual program raising funds to support MDA's vision to accelerate research, advance care and advocate for the support of MDA families.
Dedicated firefighters from your LAFD will hit the streets, asking pedestrians, motorists, customers, and other passersby to donate to MDA on May 12, 13, and 14, 2025 from 8 AM to 2 PM at locations across the city (see list below)
Individuals and local businesses can also contribute to firefighters' fundraising efforts by donating online at:
https://filltheboot.donordrive.com/team/18913
The strong partnership between MDA and the International Association of Firefighters has been in place for more than seven decades. Thanks to your heartfelt kindness, firefighters have in that time period raised in excess of $700 million nationwide.
"Participating in Fill the Boot is our way of letting the communities we serve know that we are responding on the front lines and responding to your calls for help by assisting our neediest community members in the fight of their lives," - UFLAC President Freddy Escobar.
"The Los Angeles City Fire Department is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in support of the families and individuals they serve. "Fill the Boot" is more than a fundraiser, it is a tradition of compassion, unity, and hope. We're honored to do our part in helping advance research, care, and support for those affected by neuromuscular disease" - Los Angeles Fire Department Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva
FILL THE BOOT LOCATIONS
May 12, 13 and 14, 2025 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM| COMMUNITY | LOCATION (MAP) |
| Downtown - Civic Center | Main Street & 1st Street |
| Eagle Rock | Eagle Rock Blvd & Colorado Blvd |
| Venice | Abbot Kinney Blvd & Venice Blvd |
| Hollywood | Hollywood Blvd & Highland Ave |
| San Pedro | 6th Street & Gaffey Street |
| Pacific Palisades | Sunset Blvd & Swarthmore Ave |
| Encino | 16461 Ventura Blvd |
| Koreatown | Wilshire Blvd & Western Ave |
| North Hills | Sepulveda Blvd & Nordhoff Street |
| University Park (USC) | Jefferson Blvd & Hoover Street |
| Studio City | 4360 Tujunga Ave |
| Northridge | Plummer Street & Shirley Ave |
| Canoga Park |
Topanga Canyon Blvd & Victory Blvd (Northeast Corner Parking Lot) |
| Fairfax |
189 The Grove Drive The Grove L.A. Shopping Center |
Learn more about United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112
Learn more about the Muscular Dystrophy Association
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