SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine–As part of its involvement and participation in this year’s Annual “Tri For A Cure,” which collectively raised $2.3-million for the Maine Cancer Foundation, Town & Country FCU said it contributed more than $25,000 through its sponsorship and fundraising efforts, the second highest amount since the credit union began participating in 2011.
“The ‘Tri for A Cure’ is an example of the credit union’s commitment to ‘local helping local’, an effort that goes well beyond financial services,” said President and CEO David Libby. “Unfortunately, we have all been touched directly or indirectly by cancer so this is very personal to our staff, members and our community, and the opportunity to help aligns with who we are and what we do.”
Libby, who spoke at this year’s Survivors Breakfast, a gathering of nearly 200 cancer survivors as part of the ‘Tri’ Weekend, told survivors, “Town & Country's support for the Maine Cancer Foundation is about much more than funding; it's about fostering a community where no one faces cancer alone. It's about understanding that the battle against cancer is fought not just in hospitals and clinics, but also in the hearts and homes of those affected. We recognize that providing emotional and logistical support is as important as medical treatment.
“As we gather here today, we are reminded of the incredible power of community. We are reminded that when individuals and organizations come together with a shared purpose, we can achieve remarkable things,” he continued. “The fight against cancer is a collective effort, and it is through partnerships like this that we can make strides towards a world where cancer is no longer a fearsome foe, but a manageable and treatable condition.”
In addition to its long-standing support of Tri for A Cure, Town & Country said it is engaged with Maine Cancer Foundation throughout the year, including successfully developing and implementing the “CheckME” program, which is a dynamic public service campaign encouraging and promoting early detection for all types of cancer created by the credit union. “Our partnership with Maine Cancer Foundation is extensive and continues to grow and evolve, and we are grateful to continue to work together to help fight cancer in Maine,” added Libby.