BEAVERTON, Ore./MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—More than $1 million was raised to support Credit Unions for Kids by the fifth annual Dave and Dan Classic, presented by First Tech Federal Credit Union.
The $1.273 million raised will benefit six Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. This year’s fundraising total includes more than $100,000 donated by First Tech employees and members, the credit union said.
First Tech organized the event, bringing together credit unions and industry partners from across the country at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Ore. This year’s event also saw more than 30 celebrity guests who came out to play in the golf tournament, named after NFL Hall of Fame inductees, Dave Wilcox and Dan Fouts.
“Without community and philanthropic support from organizations like Credit Unions for Kids, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital wouldn’t be able to provide the exceptional care that it does,” said Dr. Dana Braner, physician-in-chief and Credit Unions for Kids chair of pediatrics at OHSU Doernbecher, OHSU School of Medicine. “The funds raised at this year’s Dave and Dan Classic will support clinical care, innovation and pioneering research, and health care costs for families in need.”
Since 2000, the Dave & Dan Classic – formerly known as the “Hank and Moose Open” – has raised more than $6 million and has become one of the largest credit union-sponsored events to support Credit Unions for Kids. The proceeds raised during the tournament benefit the following Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals: OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital (Portland, Ore.), Sacred Heart Medical Center (Eugene, Ore.), Seattle Children’s Hospital (Seattle), USCF Benioff Children’s Hospital (Oakland, Calif.), UC Davis Children’s Hospital (Sacramento, Calif.), and Children’s Hospital Colorado (Aurora).
“A key part of the credit union difference is our commitment to the community, and I’m proud of First Tech’s leadership in supporting Credit Unions for Kids and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals,” said Greg Mitchell, CEO and president of First Tech. “It’s humbling to see our employees, members and industry partners come together every year to generously give their time, talent and treasures to provide hope and make a difference in children’s lives.”
This year’s Dave and Dan sponsors include Mastercard, CO-OP Financial Services, PSCU, Fiserv, CU Direct, Crowe Horwath, CUNA Mutual Group, The Standard, FIS, and CSCU. Other partners included Alkami Technology, JLL, Performance Trust Capital Partners, Raymond James, AT&T, and HP. Credit Union Heritage Sponsors include OnPoint Community Credit Union, iQ Credit Union, Advantis Credit Union, Unitus Community Credit Union, Patelco Credit Union, and Stanford Federal Credit Union.