Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Jim Champion (left) and Chief Doug Cooper present a symbolic check for $40,000 to Bobby Jo Gainey of the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation.
Members of the Augusta Shrine Club present a framed fire tools print to Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue Chief Doug Cooper after the department presented $8,000 to the Shriners Hospital for Children. The department also gave $10,000 to the Marty Lyons Foundation, $8,000 to the Georgia Burn Foundation and $7,000 to the Children's Miracle Network through Walmart. All funds were raised through the department's Boot Drive.