BURTON, Mich. – The ELGA Credit Union Foundation for Impact raised $35,879 to benefit Hurley Children’s Hospital, Flint’s own Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospital, at its inaugural fundraising event “Raise the Purse.”
In a surprise announcement, CO-OP Financial Services donated $10,000 through its “Miracle Match” program, bringing the grand total donated to $45,879.
“We are so appreciative of all that ELGA Credit Union has done for Hurley Children’s Hospital over the years,” said Linda Tracy-Stephens, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Director. “This financial support means a lot to our young patients at Hurley Children’s Hospital, and to the various units that benefit from community support including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Pediatric units, and the Oncology/Sickle Cell clinic.”
Hurley Children’s Hospital is a nationally recognized pediatric program providing the most outstanding clinical care for children and their families, and a CMN Hospital.
“The Raise the Purse event was a fun, high-energy event. We are grateful to ELGA for their ongoing support and for helping us fulfill our mission: “We save children’s lives and we give families hope,” said Brooklyn Kennings, assistant director for CMN Programs.
Event attendees bid on and purchased new and used designer purses and packages which included $2,500 merchandise certificate to Neiman Marcus, a specialty bag donated by Saks Fifth Avenue, lunch with Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, and several Louis Vuitton bags donated by sponsors.
Attendees enjoyed a fun evening, including a taco bar and margaritas. Sheriff Swanson brought high energy to the event, serving as auctioneer.