Black Hills Community Bank supports RCFD “Fill the Boot” muscular dystrophy campaign

RAPID CITY, S.D. - May 23, 2013 - PRLog -- RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Community Bank is proud to support the Rapid City Fire Department’s annual “Fill the Boot” campaign, which raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Local firefighters began participating in the “Fill the Boot” event on Wednesday, May 22, by filling their boots with cash collected at locations around Rapid City. The Rapid City campaign continues through Friday, May 24.

On Tuesday, May 21, a group of firefighters – along with South Dakota state Muscular Dystrophy Association representatives and families affected by muscular dystrophy – gathered at Rapid City’s Main Street Square to officially kick off this year’s campaign.

“Black Hills Community Bank believes the ‘Fill the Boot’ event is a remarkable community service. We are proud to help raise funds to support the firefighters and the Muscular Dystrophy Association,” said Black Hills Community Bank president Jack Lynass.

The International Association of Fire Fighters has been a national MDA partner for more than 50 years, remaining committed to the fight to end neuromuscular diseases. Over the past five years, Rapid City firefighters have raised more than $160,000 for local families through their “Fill the Boot” efforts. This year, the Rapid City Fire Department has set a goal of $40,000.

“Fill the Boot” funds are also used to support some of the 250 worldwide research projects seeking better treatments and cures for more than 40 neuromuscular diseases covered by MDA, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy and ALS.

“The research that the firefighters help support gives hope to more than 500 families living in South Dakota affected by neuromuscular disease. That is truly exemplary!” said Lynass.

Rapid City locations where community members can help “Fill the Boot” are:  

1) Black Hill Community Bank:  840 Mount Rushmore Road

Station 1/Engine 1: Wal-Mart on North LaCrosse St.

Station 1/Truck 1: Family Thrift Center/Knecht’s at 1100 block of Omaha St.

Station 3: Baken Park at the corner of West Main and Mountain View Rd.

Station 4: Family Thrift Center East at 1300 block of East Saint Patrick

Station 5: Safeway West on Mountain View Rd.

Station 6: Wal-Mart South at 100 Stumer Rd.

Station 7: Rushmore Crossing and Sam’s Club

Some locations throughout the Black Hills will also have volunteer firefighters collecting funds on Saturday, May 25. For more information on “Fill the Boot,” visit www.mda.org.

About Black Hills Community Bank

Black Hills Community Bank prides itself on doing business locally: with local investors, a local Board of Directors, and local bankers making local decisions. Black Hills Community Bank believes that sustainable communities are created when businesses work together with nonprofit partners, striving toward growth and prosperity. Visit the bank online at http://www.bhcbank.com/.