Boot drive garners over $2,800 for MDA
The five Pasco County Tax Collector’s offices in September accepted donations on behalf of the Firefighters Charities of Pasco’s Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Boot Drive. Breaking with the tradition of firefighters standing on street corners, the tax collector offices instead served as donation sites for those wanting to support the cause. This year, staff and customers raised $2,808.13 to help the MDA fund its 150 research projects around the world. Boot drive coordinator Sean Messer and fellow firefighters joined Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano and members of the tax collector’s staff to deliver the donation.
Breast cancer donation
The Watson Clinic Foundation (WCF) presented a check in the amount of $100,000 to the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida (BCFCF), an organization the provides financial resources and support to individuals and families impacted by breast cancer.
The WCF in 2019 committed to donating three $100,000 checks to the BCFCF over the course of three years, for a grand total of $300,000. This is the third installment of its donation.
“By easing the psychological and emotional burdens faced by patients and family members following a cancer diagnosis, the BCFCF creates an environment for the patient that’s free from unnecessary stress and more conducive to healing,” said WCF chairman of the board Dr. Steven G. Achinger, in a news release.
“Their goals fall right in line with the foundation’s mission to improve the health of our community through education, research and service, and that’s why we’re proud to support their efforts,” said Dr. Achinger.
For more information or to make a contribution, call 863-904-2656, or visit WatsonClinic.com/WCF.
