MARLBOROUGH, Mass. —New Hampshire’s credit unions recently presented a repeat record-breaking donation of $200,000 to Make-A-Wish New Hampshire, an organization granting wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
The amount raised surpassed the initial 2016 goal by $25,000 and was achieved through the collaboration and collective efforts of the state’s 17 credit unions with a series of state-wide and local fundraising initiatives. This brings a 20-year total to more than $2.3 million raised by the New Hampshire Credit Unions, members of the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA). The New Hampshire Credit Unions remain the largest corporate partner of Make-A-Wish New Hampshire.
Accepting the check with Make-A-Wish New Hampshire CEO Julie Baron were Wish child Emerson, age 3, her mother Katy and brother Sawyer. “We thank all the credit unions for your generous support of Make-A-Wish and helping families, such as ours, share a special moment. It came at a time when we needed it the most as a family,” said Katy.
The presentation took place during the 15th annual Richard D. Mahoney Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament held at the Candia Woods Golf Links, Candia, N.H.
“The New Hampshire Credit Unions are proud to sponsor the golf tournament which is one of our largest annual fundraisers to benefit Make-A-Wish New Hampshire,” said Brian Hughes, chairman of CCUA’s New Hampshire Social Responsibility Committee. “Our donation each year helps Make-A-Wish grant wishes to so many children in our state. There is a big place in our hearts for these kids and the staff at Make-A-Wish.”
Below, from left, CCUA President Paul Gentile; Make-A-Wish New Hampshire CEO Julie Baron; Make-A-Wish Director of Community Outreach Nikki Lyons; Wish Child Emerson; brother Sawyer; mom Katy; and New Hampshire Social Responsibility Committee Chairman Brian Hughes from Holy Rosary Credit Union in Rochester.