Thanks to the generosity of the Milton community, the Milton Fire-Rescue Department raised more than $87,000 during the 2018 Fill the Boot fundraising drive in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

Milton Fire Chief Robert Edgar and members of the Milton Fire-Rescue Department recently presented the donation to Abby Ruffner, executive director for MDA. The mayor and members of the Milton City Council issued a proclamation formally recognizing the fire department for their philanthropic commitment to Georgia families struggling with muscular dystrophy. Several local MDA families attended the council meeting to personally express their appreciation for the departments Boot Drive efforts.

The proceeds collected benefit Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. Each year, firefighters collect at central Milton intersections every other Friday from April through late May. With only six total collection days, Milton residents averaged more than $14,000 daily to help in the fight against muscular dystrophy. The eleven year partnership has raised more than $726,000 to date.

Each year, Im humbled by the generosity of our community and think well never surpass that years total, and each year, Im proven wrong by our residents, said Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood.