NEW YORK CITY – As part of the first MCU Shoot For A Cure event, Municipal Credit Union (MCU) donated $5,000 to the Brooklyn Hospital Center’s Fight Against Cancer. During a ceremony outside Brooklyn Borough Hall, MCU Acting President/CEO Norman Kohn, who was joined by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and representatives of the Brooklyn Cyclones and St. John’s University, made the donation to the Brooklyn Hospital Center to support its effort to bring colon cancer screenings to high-risk areas.
More than 5,000 people participated in the week-long MCU Shoot For A Cure by shooting a basketball and signing the Wall of Remembrance in support of their loved ones who have been affected by the disease. Participants included employees of many NYC departments and community partners, including the NYCDOE, NYPD, FDNY, NYC Votes, St. John’s University, the UFT, and the Brooklyn Hospital Center.
“We are proud to work with Borough President Eric Adams, Brooklyn Hospital and our other partners this week to host MCU Shoot For a Cure and bring awareness to the fight against colon cancer and positively impact the lives of Brooklyn residents,” said Kohn as he presented the $5,000 check to Brooklyn Hospital. “Giving back to the community with events like MCU Shoot For A Cure ties back to our mission and purpose as a credit union – people helping people. We are committed to continuing to live our mission through programs like these in our local communities.”
At right, from left: Brooklyn Cyclones Assistant General Manager Gary Perone, MCU Vice President of Business Development/Member Relations Corey Fernandes, Brooklyn Hospital Center’s Dr. Madhavi Reddy, MCU Acting President/CEO Norman Kohn, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and Brooklyn Hospital Center President Gary Terrinoni.