Spruce Grove Firefighters making the climb up to the roof for the Rooftop Campout (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
The Spruce Grove Fire Fighters Rooftop Campout for Muscular Dystrophy is an annual event organized by the dedicated firefighters of Spruce Grove. The initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy.
Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Darren Douglas, lieutenant with the Spruce Grove Fire Services as he says the goal to raise this year is 20 thousand dollars, along with being in several grocery stores and a local hockey game in Spruce Grove.
Lieutenant Darren Douglas (Right) with fellow Spruce Grove Firefighter on the rooftop of the Spruce Grove Fire Hall (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Douglas speaks on the history of the purpose of the Rooftop Campout, and how the funds raised will help out those in need with Muscular Dystrophy within the community.
Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker says it warms hearts when people see what the firefighters are doing by bringing the community together to raise money towards a great cause.
Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker in front of the Firefighters tent for Rooftop Campout (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Mayor Acker goes on to say that he believes that the firefighters will hit there goal in raising 20 thousand dollars this year with the help from the Spruce Grove community.
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