GREEN BAY, Wis.–Credit unions here raised money by competing in a flag football tournament benefitting Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes. The Titletown Showdown event was a collaborative effort between Corporate Central Credit Union, Special Olympics Wisconsin and member credit unions. The event was held at the historic City Stadium in Green Bay, where the Green Bay Packers played from 1925 to 1956.
Credit unions with teams competing included Capital Credit Union, CoVantage Credit Union, Heartland Credit Union, Health Care Credit Union, Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union, N.E.W. Credit Union, Shoreline Credit Union, Simplicity Credit Union, and Corporate Central Credit Union.
The combined team of Shoreline, Health Care, and Corporate Central came in first place taking home the trophy. Second place went to Simplicity and Marshfield Medical Center, and CoVantage came in third. Heartland won best costume and highest fundraising team, and N.E.W. won best sportsmanship and second highest fundraising team. A 50/50 raffle and bucket raffles were also held during the event.
“We are so grateful and proud to be part of a strong community of credit unions that truly understands the power of collaboration and importance of charitable giving,” said Chris Felton, president/CEO of Corporate Central. “We would like to thank all the participants and contributors for their generosity and efforts to make this event a success.”
Together with sponsors Strategic Resource Management and All-Sport Trophy and Engraving, credit unions raised over $9,500 to benefit Special Olympics Wisconsin