San Jose, Calif. and Hillsboro, Ore.–(Business WireFirst Tech Federal Credit Union – the nation’s eighth largest credit union – First Tech employees and members, business leaders and credit unions from across the region are always eager to “chip” to raise more than $1.6 million in an annual fundraiser benefiting children and families served at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Credit Unions for Kids Fundraising Campaign.
Founded by First Tech 22 years ago, the Credit Union for Kids Northwest Classic Tournament has become one of the largest credit union-sponsored events in the nation supporting credit unions for kids and has raised more than $12.2 million since its inception. This year’s fundraising campaign surpassed its previous goal of $1 million to encourage a positive return from the pandemic, with all proceeds going to six regional children’s hospitals in California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington.
“Actions speak louder than words. The Credit Unions for Kids campaign embodies our value in supporting our community and reflects our mission to help people,” said Greg Mitchell, president and CEO of FirstTech Federal Credit Union. And the commitment and generosity of tournament guests was inspired.”
You can view the Meaningful Engagement highlights of the event here.
Speaking at the Northwest Classic event, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Gautam Jose reminded the audience that children in hospitals are just like anyone else and when they receive the skilled and innovative care they need, these children grow up with healthy and bright futures. .
First Tech Children’s Miracle Network hospital partners are recognized for outstanding medical research, innovative technology and treatment, and world-class care for children. Users include:
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Children’s Hospital Colorado (Aurora, Colorado)
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OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital (Portland, Oregon)
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PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend (Eugene, Oregon)
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Seattle Children’s Hospital (Seattle, Washington)
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UC Davis Children’s Hospital (Sacramento, California)
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UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital (Oakland, California)
“The NW Golf Classic has been a special event for many years, and it has proven that again in 2022. We are proud to continue our partnership with First Tech FCU to raise critical funds for six of our member hospitals. On behalf of our entire organization, I would like to extend a huge thank you to Greg Mitchell, the First Tech team, and the many sponsors who made this event one of CU4Kids’ top fundraising initiatives,” said Julie Breckenkamp, Vice President of National Strategic Partnerships. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
This year’s campaign success includes MasterCard, Splash Financial, CO-OP Financial Solutions, Fiserv, CUNA Mutual, ORIGENCE, Raymond James, PSCU, Visa, Grant Thornton, The Standard PEGA and over 20 credit unions.
For more information about First Tech’s community focus and credit unions’ support for children, visit https://www.firsttechfed.com/discover/community-commitment
About the first technology federal credit union community commitment
First Tech Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders, thinkers and innovators. In the year By 2021, First Tech made more than $2.5 million in philanthropic gifts to 120 organizations, and more than 81% of employees participated in community engagement. Directing dollars and time to nonprofit partners who provide programs and services to children and families in need. First Tech’s philanthropic focus areas include support for education (STEM, early childhood literacy, financial education and scholarships), research (credit unions for children and supportive health services), and innovation (food, safety and shelter). Visit www.firsttechfed.com/community to learn more about the ways First Tech pays back year-round.
About Credit Unions for Children and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®
Credit Unions for Children’s nonprofit credit unions, chapters, leagues/associations and business partners engage in fundraising activities to benefit 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Accredited credit unions as a charity of the CU4Kids movement are CMN Hospitals’ 5th largest sponsor. Since 2006, CU4Kids has raised more than $165 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals in the United States and Canada, providing 32 million treatments each year. Donations stay local to support critical medical and healthcare services, pediatric equipment and charity care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $7 billion, most of it with $1 at a time through the charity’s miracle balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the charity’s work to save and improve the lives of many children. Learn why children’s hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you can change the future of children’s health at childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/ and facebook.com/cmnhospitals/.
About the first technology federal credit union
First Tech Federal Credit Union is a $15+ billion institution headquartered in San Jose, California. It is the nation’s leading credit union serving the world’s technology-focused companies and their employees, including HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Microsoft, Agilent, Intel, Cisco, Amazon, Nike, Intuit, Google and more. First Tech is recognized as an industry leader in delivering a seamless banking experience to over 680,000 members with 33 branch locations, over 5,600 CO-OP joint branch locations, 30,000 CO-OP network ATMs and online platforms. First Tech offers a full range of financial services, including traditional banking, online banking, loans and financing.
