Credit Unions for Kids Online Auction raises $13,000 for Riley Hospital
June 14, 2005

 INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana credit unions raised $13,000 in the third annual Credit Unions for Kids Indiana Online auction. Hosted on eBay, the auction ran in three segments throughout the month of May selling 164 items. Digital cameras, iPods, DVD players and other electronics were just as popular as the autographed items, sports tickets, golf and dining experiences and other items that were donated by 47 Hoosier credit unions, their vendors and friends. In addition to the items won by members and employees of Indiana credit unions, winning bids came from across the United States, giving the Credit Unions for Kids message wide exposure. 

Proceeds go to Riley Hospital for Children, the state’s only comprehensive resource for its youngest, sickest children. Indiana credit unions have supported the hospital for several years through Credit Unions for Kids.

“We’re grateful for creative fund-raising support from hundreds of credit union employees and members across Indiana, as well as those from around the country,” said Kevin O’Keefe, President and CEO of the Riley Children’s Foundation. “The online auction is an example of how Credit Unions for Kids inspires others to support Riley Hospital.” 

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