MIDDLETOWN, Penn.–The heat was on during Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union’s 2017 Hot Dog Eating Contest, which brought in $2,000 for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals at Penn State Children’s Hospital.
The contest was held on July 19, which is National Hot Dog Day. Six contestants duked it out to see who could eat the most hot dogs in five minutes. In a twist, this year’s Hot Dog Eating Contest pitted guys against guys in the men’s competition and ladies against ladies in the women’s competition, Vizo Financial Reported.
Sam Glesner from Belco Community Credit Union won the men’s competition, consuming eight hot dogs, while Brit Parker from AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union took the crown in the women’s competition with five and three-quarter hot dogs.
In addition to the champions, other contestants included Anita Fonner, Vizo Financial; Alecia Kolar, Hershey FCU; Rodney May, Vizo Financial; and Joe Strickler, Lebanon FCU.
In addition, 15 local credit unions and organizations also purchased Frankfurter Sponsorships for the event, including AmeriChoice FCU, Belco Community CU. Blue Chip FCU, Feather CU Services, First Capital FCU, Fort Dix FCU, Hershey FCU, Lanco FCU, Lebanon FCU, Members 1st FCU, MY CU Services LLC, PSECU, Sollievo Group, Susquehanna Valley FCU, Vizo Financial, and Wheatland FCU.
All of the proceeds were donated to our local CMN Hospital, Penn State Children’s Hospital.
“I think what makes our annual Hot Dog Eating Contest so successful is that it combines fun and light-heartedness with a profound awareness for CMN Hospitals,” said Erin Doan, administration and community relations director for Vizo Financial. “Credit unions and volunteers are always excited to be a part of this event because it supports Penn State Children’s Hospital, which is a cornerstone in our community.”