GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - This weekend, Butte County Volunteer and Calfire firefighters could be seen standing on the corners and sometimes in the center of the roadways, holding out boots to collect donations for this year’s charity, the Muscular Distrophy Association.

Gridley’s Station 74 crew was out in force, with a total of 8 career firefighters and 2 volunteers posted at the busy corner of Hwy 99 and E. Gridley road. Gridley joined the BTU (Calfire Butte Unit) collection drive, with Chico and Oroville stations working on the same day.

Totals tallied, Chico brought the most in with a total of $18,326 (not including coins), Oroville followed with $12,836 and Gridley raised $4, 464, for a total of $35,626. Not bad! With over 16K earned by BTU earlier this year, the firefighters have raised an amazing 51k this year, all for charitable organizations. Then plan to present a check to the foundation in the immediate future as 100 percent of the funds are donated to charity. Not bad!

Calfire Fire Captain, Dustin Mattos said speaking to the community “I would like to thank everyone for their generosity. I can always count on Gridley to take the time to support a good cause. I’m proud to work and live in such a great community. Also, thanks to all the engine companies from Biggs, Gridley and Richvale and volunteers for their time spent collecting donations.”