SACRAMENTO, Calif.–The Annual Credit Union SACTOWN Run that took place on April 7 raised more than $216,500 for 11 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) in California and Nevada.
The race took place on the same day as the Credit Union Cherry Blossom run in Washington (CUToday.info has coverage here).
According to SACTOWN Run organizers, more than 2,000 runners participated, including 986 credit union employees and credit union members from across the two states. The event — which started and ended on the Capitol Mall in front of the California State Capitol — featured a 10-mile race, 5K run/walk, and Miracle Mile.
The run was hosted by the Sacramento Running Association (SRA), which serves as the USA Track and Field’s Pacific Association 10-Mile Championship.
‘Helping Countless Children’
“Thanks to incredible partners like the Sacramento Running Association and generous sponsors, runners, and volunteers from California and Nevada, we are helping countless children at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals receive critical medical attention,” Diana Dykstra, president and CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, said in a statement. “Because of the amazing work of so many credit union movement supporters, we're making a real difference for kids across both states. These funds directly support the CMN Hospital system, ensuring children and their families receive the best possible care and support. Thank you once again for creating even more miracle.”
‘Healing & Hope’
Added John Pamer, chair of the Credit Union SACTOWN Run and CEO of Diablo Valley FCU in Concord, Calif., “Seeing all of our fellow credit union employees and leaders come together to help raise money for children’s health is more inspiring each year. The $216,500 we raised this year — and the $2.7 million credit unions have raised since our movement joined the cause 13 years ago — brings healing and hope to patients and their families every day. Our movement’s annual participation illustrates the commitment of our credit unions and business partners to serving local communities every year since 2012.”
Additional Statements Shared
Others sharing statements included:
- “Our teams eagerly anticipate the physical challenge of this special race each year while also supporting a cause that aligns with credit union's values. We all take pride in participating and supporting children and their families in local hospitals. We’re grateful for each team and every runner and volunteer, as their contribution truly makes a difference in the lives of these children and their families.” –Joe Franklin, vice president of brand management and experiential engagement for PSCU/Co-op Solutions
- “I’m proud of our staff and their families who are running and volunteering with the credit union spirit to benefit the Credit Union SACTOWN Run. Thank you to every runner and volunteer for making a unique difference in the lives of others.” – Bill Cheney, CEO, SchoolsFirst FCU
Race Results
The winning racers and their times included:
- 10-Mile Run Champion (men): Silas Frantz (San Luis Obispo, CA) — 47:44 (time); 4:46 (pace)
- 10-Mile Run Champion (women): Cali Hauger-Thackery (Flagstaff, AZ) — 52:06 (time); 5:13 (pace)
- 5K Run/Walk Champion (men): Anthony Mallory (Folsom, CA) — 16:18 (time); 5:14 (pace)
- 5K Run/Walk Champion (women): Sara Wolf (Sacramento, Calif.) — 19:12 (time); 6:10 (pace)
- 10-Mile ADA Accommodations Champion: Johnny Comilang (Sacramento, CA) — 1:38:21 (time); 9:50 (pace).
For additional info: 2024 overall race results.
Credit Union Participants
There were 74 participating credit unions represented in the race, including 56 teams from California and Nevada.
The California and Nevada credit unions included Bay Federal Credit Union, BluPeak Credit Union, California Credit Union, Chevron Federal Credit Union, Compass Community Credit Union, County Schools Federal Credit Union, Chaffey Federal Credit Union, Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union, Educational Employees Credit Union, ExciteCredit Union, First Tech Federal Credit Union, First US Community Credit Union, Firefighters First Credit Union, Golden 1 Credit Union, Heritage Community Credit Union, Kaiperm Credit Union, KeyPoint Credit Union, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, Kings Federal Credit Union, Mocse Credit Union, Modesto's First Federal Credit Union, Monterra Credit Union, OE Federal Credit Union, Organized Labor Credit Union, Pacific PostalCredit Union, Pacific Service Credit Union, Patelco Credit Union, Premier Community Credit Union, Premier America Credit Union, ProvidentCredit Union, Redwood Credit Union, SAFE Credit Union, Sacramento Credit Union, SafeAmerica Credit Union, SF Fire Credit Union, Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union, Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union, Schools Financial Credit Union,SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, San Diego County Credit Union, Self Help Federal Credit Union, Sierra Central Credit Union, South BayCredit Union, Southland Credit Union, Stanford Federal Credit Union, StarOne Credit Union, Technology Credit Union, Thinkwise Federal Credit Union, Travis Credit Union, Tucoemas Credit Union, Upward Credit Union, USC Credit Union, Valley Strong Credit Union, Wescom Credit Union, and Yolo Federal Credit Union.
Largest Teams
Some of the largest teams with runners included Golden 1 Credit Union (273), Patelco Credit Union (141), SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (140), SAFE Credit Union (114), Travis Credit Union (46), and Redwood Credit Union (46).
The Sponsors
- Superhero sponsors: PSCU/Co-op Solutions and the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues.
- Hero sponsors: First Tech Federal Credit Union, iHeartMedia, Golden 1 Credit Union, Monterra Credit Union, Patelco Credit Union,SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Travis Credit Union, TruStage, 92.5-The Breeze, and Valley Strong Federal Credit Union.
- Champion sponsors: California Credit Union, Origence, OE Federal Credit Union, Pacific Service Credit Union, Redwood Credit Union, South Bay Credit Union, and Wescom Credit Union
- Buddies sponsors: LBS Financial Credit Union, Provident Credit Union, SAFE Credit Union, and Sacramento Credit Union
- Friends sponsors: Bay Federal Credit Union, Boulder Dam Credit Union, BondStreet, Catalyst, Credit Union of Southern California, Clark County Credit Union, Desert Valleys Federal Credit Union, Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union, Eagle Community Credit Union, ElkoFederal Credit Union, Fiserv, Financial Horizons Credit Union, Frontwave Credit Union, InterWest Insurance Services Inc., One NevadaCredit Union, Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union, TruEdge Builds, Upward Credit Union, UNCLE Credit Union, and USC Credit Union.
- Pals sponsors: Antioch Community Federal Credit Union, CalCom Federal Credit Union, Cook Solutions Group, Delta SchoolsFederal Credit Union, Golden Valley Federal Credit Union, Inland Valley Federal Credit Union, Kaiperm Federal Credit Union, KeyPointCredit Union, Mattel Federal Credit Union, McKesson and Healthcare Providers Federal Credit Union, Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union, NextBranch, Nikkei Credit Union, Muabuhay Credit Union, Organized Labor Credit Union, PremierAmerica Credit Union,PostCity Financial Credit Union, POLAM Federal Credit Union, SLO Credit Union, Stanford Federal Credit Union, SMW 104 Federal Credit Union, Siskiyou Central Credit Union, United Catholics Federal Credit Union, and UPS Employees Federal Credit Union.