MDA 2016 PFANJ Convention Presentation

2016 PFANJ Convention
MDA
Meet the Team
New Jersey Office Staff
Philadelphia Office Staff
Erin Dresnick
Carly Danielsen
Larry Banks
Angelik Leslie
Territories
New Jersey Office : Yellow
Philadelphia Office : Blue
Allentown Office : White
About the Muscular Dystrophy
Association
Who We Are/What We Do
Services We Provide
Video
Who We Are
The MDA is the world’s leading
nonprofit health agency dedicated to
finding treatments and cures for
Muscular Dystrophy and other
Neuromuscular Diseases.
What We Do
Find research breakthroughs across diseases
Care for kids and adults from day one
Empower families with services and support in
hometowns across America
Services We Provide
Assist with Medical Supplies
Group Sessions
MDA Care Centers
MDA Summer Camp
Annual Repairs of Wheelchair
Video
Fill The Boot
History
Benefits to Fire Departments
History
• IAFF support for MDA began in 1954
• MDA’s largest national sponsor
• IAFF has raised more than $585.5 million to
support MDA over the years
• PFANJ locals raised roughly $60,000 in 2015
and our goal is over $100,000 for 2016!
Benefits to Fire
Departments
• Great PR in the community/ connection with
hometowns across America
• Builds positive government and media relations
• Connections with local MDA families
Testimonial
Meet Tiger from Brigantine Fire
Ways to Get Involved
Special Events
Virtual Fill The Boot
Team Momentum
MDA Camp Counselor/Medical Team Support
VIP Day Visits
Special Events
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Chili cook-offs
Softball tournaments
Bowl-a-thons
Guest Bartender Nights
Virtual Fill The Boot
Team Momentum
MDA Camp Counselor/Medical
Team Support
VIP Day Visits
TOP DOG Award
• Congratulations to Newark Fire for raising over
$26,000 in 2015 and their 2016 goal is $40,000!
Honor Roll
Maywood
Office
Philadelphia
Office
• L286 Perth Amboy $2837
• L290 Woodbridge $3639
• L2081 Hackensack $5475
• L1860 Newark $26,147
• S0018 Atlantic City Int Airport $3206
• L2657 Brigantine $5215
• L0198 Atlantic City $14,494
New Jersey Golden Boot
• New Awards for 2016 and beyond
• The top per-member avg. local working with each
office will receive a Pizza Party
• The top performing office’s top department will be
awarded the Golden Boot at convention next year in
recognition of their 2016 efforts
• This award will continue annually
For more info or to Get
Involved Visit us at our Table