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Credit unions prove once again that they care about Indiana kids
More than 70 locations are selling holiday cards to support Riley Hospital
November 22, 2005
INDIANA—The
credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” extends to Indiana’s most
seriously ill and injured children during the holidays, as more than 40 credit
unions and service centers at 74 locations in 35 cities across Indiana sell
IPL Light Up a Child’s Life Holiday Card.
Proceeds go directly to
Riley Hospital for Children as part of the Credit Unions for Kids
campaign, helping to pay for educational programs that help Riley patients
keep up with their school work, and special activities that help take the
children’s minds off their treatments.
“When you send a Riley Holiday Card, you’re not just sending good wishes to
those on your “nice” list. You’re giving hope to Hoosier children, who make
200,000 visits to Riley each year,” said Kay Neidlinger, vice president of
communications for the Indiana Credit Union League. “Participating credit
unions in Indiana helped raise $13,000 for Riley Hospital through this program
in 2004, and with the support of so many credit unions and credit union
members, we are on track to raise more this year.”
To find a credit union location near you, visit
http://www.icul.org/RileyParticipants2005.asp
These cards feature seasonal
designs created by young patients from Elkhart, Indianapolis, Jasper, Madison
and Richmond, Ind. On the back of each card, the child’s name, school, photo
and diagnosis appears. Last year, the holiday card program brought in nearly
$195,000 to the Riley Children’s Foundation, the fund-raising organization for
Riley Hospital.
Long a significant supporter of
the Children’s Miracle Network, the Credit Unions for Kids program in Indiana
raises money for the state’s only comprehensive children’s hospital.
Children’s Miracle Network has become the charity of choice for America’s
credit unions for one simple reason: 100% of all funds raised stay local.
Holiday cards are just one way
Indiana’s credit unions support Riley Hospital for Children throughout the
year. Credit unions’ 2005-06 fundraising season began July 1 and will continue
through June 1, 2006. Credit unions across Indiana organize a variety of
fundraising projects; collectively, Indiana’s credit unions host a springtime
charity auction on eBay to raise money through the Credit Unions for Kids
program. For each of the past three years, Indiana’s credit unions have
contributed approximately $90,000 to the hospital. Back to News Release Index
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