PG Fire Rescue’s 2nd Annual Rooftop Campout raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy

Prince George, BC – It’s been a chilly night for five hearty souls from Prince George Fire Rescue who remain camped out atop Canadian Tire, and there is snow in the forecast, but they’re hoping their efforts will rewarded…

The five are hoping to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy through their weekend Rooftop Campout campaign.  They made their ascent during a noon-hour kick-off yesterday, that saw Premier Christy Clark make a personal donation of $100 towards the cause. (click photo for video clip)

"It’s cold out here, but it makes my heart warm," Susan Andrist told the crowd.  The local representative for the Northern BC Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy Canada said the funds raised will go towards much-needed equipment for members in the region and towards research.

"Wheelchairs like Darren’s that was here – they cost over $30-thousand dollars.  My walker’s $500, my braces are over $2,000 dollars," she said.  "The equipment costs for us are huge and the research is always ongoing and we need your support and I can see by today we definitely have your support."  (photo at left shows Rod Louet (l) and Ian Provan presenting Andrist with a campout jacket)

"It only takes one muscle to make a difference and that’s your heart."

Donations are being accepted at Canadian Tire through the weekend and Scotiabank is hosting a BBQ between noon and 2pm today.