SALT LAKE CITY–Chartway FCU and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, surprised two children facing medical hardship – eight-year-old Tiara and two-year-old Kaydee – with their wish come true.
On stage at Country Fan Fest presented by Chartway, Chartway’s president & CEO, Brian Schools, along with Christine Wilson, Chartway Promise Foundation’s president, board members, and leadershosted an on-stage Wish Proclamation for Tiara, an eight year-old bravely facing cystic fibrosis. There, she learned that her Wish to swim with dolphins in Hawaii will come true thanks to a charitable grantfrom the Chartway Promise Foundation to Make-A-Wish Utah.
In addition, leaders and team members from Chartway, the Chartway Promise Foundation, and Roc Solid Foundation built a backyard playset for two-year-old hero, Kaydee, who is fighting leukemia.
Thanks to funding from the Chartway Promise Foundation, they surprised Kaydee with a new backyard playset that not only provides a safe, germ-free place to play, but also gives this special girland her family an escape from the reality of fighting cancer and a way to create happy memories together, the credit union said.
“At Chartway, we’re dedicated to unlocking the potential of individuals and families so they can thrive – and a commitment to our communities is a vital part of that mission,” said Schools. “That’s why we’ve promised to bring joy, hope and smiles to these children and their families.
“The Chartway Promise Foundation strengthens communities by partnering with companioncharities, sponsors, and contributors to provide the financial support needed to make dreams andwishes come to life for children facing medical challenges,” added Wilson. “We’re grateful to do justthat for Tiara and Kaydee and honored to be part of these special surprises.”
Since 1999, the Chartway Promise Foundation has raised nearly $14 million to provide the financialsupport needed to make dreams and wishes come to life for children facing medical challenges.