ST. PAUL, Minn. –The Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids committee (MnCU4Kids) reported that credit unions in the state have raised $214,010 in 2014 for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, the Children’s Miracle Network-designated hospital in Minnesota.
MnCU4Kids has raised more than $2.8 million in total funds since its inception in 1997 through the generous support of credit unions and vendor organizations throughout the state.
MnCU4Kids, a committee of the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation, is part of a collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues and business partners engaged in fundraising activities that benefit Children’s Miracle Network-affiliated hospitals. Throughout 2014, the volunteer MnCU4Kids committee coordinated a variety of fundraisers that engaged credit unions and members in all corners of Minnesota. Individual credit unions also coordinated their own fundraisers that consisted of cookouts, candy sales, casual Fridays and more.
“I am thrilled that we continue to see an increase in support for Credit Unions for Kids fundraising,” said MnCU4Kids Co-Chair Dave Engler. “Many of our participating credit unions tour Gillette Children’s hospital on an annual basis and have seen first-hand the local need for the state-of-the-art care that the kids at Gillette receive.”
MnCU4Kids attributes a significant portion of its fundraising success to CO-OP Financial Services, which provides regular donations through its Miracle Match program.