Senate Federal Credit Union, CMN Hospitals, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run/5K Run/Walk, and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions, sponsor the Capitol Hill Competition, where Congressional offices compete to see which runs the fastest as a team. “As credit unions we’re fortunate to have this opportunity to demonstrate our core value of helping the communities we serve.”ĬUNA, Congressional Federal Credit Union, U.S. It’s a time-honored staple of the Cherry Blossom festivities,” he said.
“This event holds a very prominent position locally, as well as nationally. Montez Hairston, president/CEO of Congressional Federal Credit Union said the race represents work and cooperation among credit unions and all race partners. “Now she’s 24 years old, she’s given us a great-grandson, and it makes me emotional to talk about it, but it’s all because of what we do to help Children’s Miracle Network, the fundraising, the partnership, is just so, so important for so many,” he said. Senate Federal Credit Union, has a personal experience with CMN Hospitals, as his granddaughter Diamond suffered from several misdiagnoses before coming to CMN Hospitals in 2008. Physical health, like financial health, is something we should never take for granted, and it is an honor to do what we can to support those efforts. “Credit unions are about supporting our members and communities in good times and bad, and the Credit Unions for Kids partnership that helps make kids better-at no cost to families-is part of that,” said Jason Stverak, CUNA deputy chief advocacy officer for federal government affairs.” “One of the ways we do that collectively is the work we do with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.”ĬUNA, League s, and credit union leaders spoke about this partnership the Friday before the race in a press conference. “This is really an example of what credit unions do every day, which is working collaboratively and cooperatively for the financial well-being of their communities,” said Bratsakis. Credit unions are the fifth largest annual donor to CMN Hospitals and the third largest lifetime donor, having raised more than $150 million. MD|DC Credit Union Association President/CEO John Bratsakis chairs Credit Union Miracle Day.Ĭredit unions have donated more than $10.3 million to CMN Hospitals over 20 years of race sponsorship. The funds came from Credit Union Miracle Day, a consortium of credit unions who showcase the credit union difference through support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “I’m honored to cheer on race finishers in the name of Credit Unions for Kids and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.” “Of all the events that bring credit union advocates to Washington, D.C., the Credit Union Cherry Blossom race is as festive as it is philanthropic,” Willard said. CUNA Board Vice Chair Caroline Willard, president/CEO of the Cornerstone League, held the finish line tape for the winners.
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