Tavistock Scotiabank supports firefighters in Muscular Dystrophy campaign

Tavistock Scotiabank employees present a cheque for $3,000 – the bank’s contribution to the Tavistock Fire Department’s annual Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive. From left are Matt Lamers, Ellen Hurley, Margaret Herlick, Vicki Eckhardt, Nichelle Horst and Connor Occleston. Gary West photo

By Gary West

There was good news at Tavistock’s Scotiabank last week as local staff and firefighters teamed up once again to support the Muscular Dystrophy campaign.

Two members of the Tavistock Fire Department, Matt Lamers and Connor Occleston, presented a cheque for $5,545.44, raised through the department’s annual Boot Drive held over the August long weekend. Scotiabank added an additional $3,000 donation, bringing the total contribution to $8,545.44 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

Firefighter Gary Ollivier was among those collecting donations at the department’s popular roadside campaign on Woodstock Street North, which once again drew generous support from the community.

Funds raised will go toward research and specialized equipment for individuals living with muscular dystrophy.