In September, over one hundred teams of firefighters and paramedics come together from across North America to play softball and raise money to fight neuromuscular diseases. It is the largest gathering of firefighters and paramedics outside of the International's Biennial Convention. Each year this tournament is hosted by the Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics of Prince Georges County, International Association Of Firefighters Local 1619.

       Over the years this tournament has become an institution for our union and for MDA. Besides the fun, sport, and camaraderie that takes place each year as teams of fire fighters from across the U.S. and Canada gather in Watkins Park for competitive softball, this tournament continues to provide substantial support for MDA and Jerry's Kids.

       Over the years the MDA Softball Tournament and related functions have allowed the Prince George's County Professional Firefighters to donate over $2 million dollars to Jerry's Kids. As far as can be documented, we are the first local to be able to make that claim.

 THE IAFF MDA SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IS A 501 C 3 Charitable Orginization