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Do Your Part
"Just because a person can't see, doesn't mean they can't do what they want to accomplish in life." These are the words spoken from 14-year-old Lindsey, an Alabama native with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of cancer that has caused her to lose her vision almost 10 years ago. Being in remission for eight years, Lindsey lives an active lifestyle but says that most of all, she loves helping people.
Amazing, isn't it? That a 14-year-old girl who has gone through unimaginable hardships in her short lifetime, understands and values, on her own, the same core message that credit unions stand for. How many of your members truly understand the credit union philosophy of "people helping people?" How many of your members have loans with your institution solely because you offer the best rates and lowest fees? Why wouldn't someone want to join your credit union if that is what you have to offer? But the challenge here is inform and educate your members about the real power behind credit unions. Give your members a reason to be proud of where they bank. Let them know the kind of positive differences they can make.
Lindsey, along with thousands of other children have benefited from the hard work and generosity of credit unions. Established in 1996, Credit Unions for Kids has raised over $80 million dollars for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Annually, it has become the third largest, corporate contributor to CMHN, behind Wal-Mart and Costco. Credit unions have been able to take part of various fundraisers including Miracle Jeans Day, Marching Miles and the Change a Child's Life coin drive to fund research operations, various programs and new facilities and equipment.
Need a little motivation? http://www.youtube.com/cmnhospitals
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