CAL FIRE and local fire departments are conducting the MDA Fill the Boot fundraiser on May 23, 2026, in Madera, Mariposa, and Merced Counties. - Firefighters will collect donations from 7:00 A.M.
to 2:00 P.M. - Funds support research, therapies, care centers, and community programs for neuromuscular diseases.
- The campaign has been running for over 70 years nationwide. - Residents are urged to contribute any amount when they see crews.
This community effort aims to make a significant impact for MDA families in the region.