MDA Kansas Goodwill Ambassador Becky Fulcher, Omaha, NE Local 385 member John McDonnell, IAFF 2nd District Vice President Louie Wright and Matthew Eager.

August 5, 2008 -- Fire fighters in Kansas and Missouri were recognized for their continued support of MDA and the community at the MDA 3rd annual Fire Fighter Appreciation Day at the "K." Before the Kansas City Royals game, more than 350 area fire fighters and local MDA families came together for a barbeque and games. Fire fighters were also involved in the pre-game ceremonies, with IAFF 2nd District Vice President Louie Wright and the 2008 Robert E. Palmer IAFF 2nd District/MDA Outstanding Service Award Recipient John McDonnell, a member of Omaha, NE Local 385 presenting MDA with a check for $1,010,225 for last year’s Fill-the-Boot campaign.