WASHINGTON – Credit Union Miracle Day (CUMD), the title sponsor group of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, reported that CUNA Mutual Group and PSCU have again signed on as lead partners for the nationally recognized event. CUMD recently committed to a three-year renewal as the race title sponsor, ensuring credit union brand prominence and recognition for 2017, 2018 and 2019, the organization said.
“We are thrilled to have a three-year commitment with the race organizers to be involved in this amazing athletic event and to have our partners, CUNA Mutual Group and PSCU, add their talent and energy to make an even greater impact at the local level with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and on the national level with Congress,” said Theresa Mann, CUMD Chair and President/CEO of The Partnership FCU. “The renewed partnership furthers the power and strength of this unique credit union initiative.”
Added Chuck Fagen, president/CEO of PSCU, “The PSCU team looks forward to continuing to work with CUMD to not only finance an event that helps children around the country get the treatment they need, but also to elevate awareness among national lawmakers and their staffers about credit unions’ dedication to their local communities. With a new Congress taking office after the fall elections, there will be an even greater opportunity to spread the word about the credit union difference.”
CUMD noted that Capitol Hill is very involved with the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, with more than 200 U.S. Senators and Representatives serving as Honorary Race Chairs and nearly 800 Congressional staffers participating in the race.
“Since CUMD’s inception, CUNA Mutual Group has enjoyed 15 years of engagement in this event that has given back to all Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide to the tune of $7.5 million,” said Robert N. Trunzo, President/CEO of CUNA Mutual Group. “We were one of the CUMD founding sponsors, and we remain committed to supporting this race and the credit union movement. What better way to gain national exposure for the credit union movement while helping kids being treated at premier children’s hospitals,” Trunzo added.
The race is a part of a Family of Races which includes the Credit Union SacTown Run in California; a Freedom Run at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, sponsored by the Defense Credit Union Council; and a Freedom Run in Wiesbaden Army Garrison in Germany, sponsored by Andrews FCU.
Since 2002, the Family of Races collaboration has donated more than $7.5 million to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals under the umbrella of Credit Unions for Kids.
The 45th running of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run will take place Sunday, April 2, 2017.
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