Salt Lake City, UT
- Over 2,200 credit union communities have thrown their support behind #VoteForMiracles and the effort to help local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals win $100,000.
The hospital with the most votes after the promotion ends on December 20 will be awarded $50,000. Second through fifth place will receive $20,000, $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000, respectively.
The $100,000 gift is on behalf of America's credit unions which is made possible thanks to the continued generosity of CU4Kids' lead supporter CO-OPĀ® Financial Services.
"CO-OP is delighted that members of more than 2,200 credit unions are involved in this campaign." Says Sarah Canepa Bang, Executive Vice President, Industry Relations, for CO-OP Financial Services. "It's gratifying to see so many members identify their credit unions when they vote. It's clear they appreciate the credit union connection with the community."
With just six days remaining in the three-week campaign, the battle for the top five spots remains very competitive with Hurley Children's Hospital in Flint, Michigan leading the way. Mercy Children's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio continues to hold onto second place followed by Children's Hospital -New Orleans, El Paso Children's and Children's Hospital of Georgia in Augusta. Packed tightly behind the top five are a dozen hospitals that still have an eye on finishing in the money.
"With almost 200,000 votes tallied since the start of Vote for Miracles, we are delighted with the response," said John Lauck, President and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "Not only have we created awareness concerning the needs of our CMN Hospitals but we have also been able to tell the public what a wonderful job our credit union partners have done to help us address those needs."
Designed to engage consumers, #VoteForMiracles hopes to drive awareness of credit unions by highlighting the credit union difference. During the voting process, voters are asked to "Choose their Credit Union." The credit union that generates the most votes for the winning Children's Miracle Network Hospital will be invited to be part of the check presentation at the culmination of the event.
About Credit Unions for Kids
Credit Unions for Kids
is the brand under which credit unions, chapters, state associations and business partners from across the country collaborate to fundraise for local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Adopted as the movement's charity of choice, credit unions are the third largest corporate contributor to CMN Hospitals. Funds raised by credit unions benefit the local CMN Hospital serving the community. Since 1996, credit unions have raised over $150 million for CMN Hospitals throughout the U.S.
