CU4Kids Year End Recap

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Happy Holidays from the team at CMN Hospitals and CU4Kids. From new events, to major milestones, to successful initiatives – 2024 has truly been a banner year for Credit Unions for Kids! This wouldn’t be possible without your commitment to our mission of changing kids’ health to change the future.

Major Wins

• CU4Kids was awarded the Founders Award by CMN Hospitals. The Founders Award is a highly prestigious award provided to a distinguished individual or organization who has made amazing contributions to CMN Hospitals. These contributions positively impact and benefit member hospitals, including time, effort, talent, significant personal commitment, or a leadership role. This award is not given out every year – only in special instances. Credit Unions Accept Founders Award from CMN Hospitals – Credit Unions for Kids.
• Many key events for CU4Kids saw matching fundraising amounts from 2023 or increases:
  • CA/NV Wine Auction
  • Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run
  • Desert Financial Golf Outing
  • Teachers Golf Tournament
  • Credit Union Sactown Run
  • In the Cellar
  • NW Golf Classic 
  • Michigan Credit Union League Conference (golf, fun run, live and silent auction)
  • GoWest Diamond RoundUp
  • And so many more!
• CU4Kids was the beneficiary of new fundraising initiatives!
  • Origence 30th Anniversary 
  • Bourbon, BBQ & Bands
  • Velera Miracle Momentum Awards

Current Initiatives: ATM Fundraising and CHW 2025!

ATM Fundraising

• We’re excited to continue growing our network of credit unions that are fundraising for CMN Hospitals through ATM surcharges! Partner credit unions are adding $1 in fees for non-members using their ATMs to help raise funds for their local CMN Hospital. Check out these videos from Ron, AVP at Desert Financial and Darren, CEO at Wescom!
  • ATM Fundraising: Convenience with a Cause (Supporting Children's Hospitals!)
  • ATMs Give Back to the Community through CU4Kids: Get Involved ​

• Please join us at Children’s Hospitals Week to celebrate the work we have done together to support local hospitals in your communities! The official save the date is above. Mark your calendars – we hope to see you there!

Sponsor a local event!

• We encourage you to check out the recently remodeled CU4Kids website and complete a form to learn more about sponsoring local hospital events.
  • These are an easy way to make a positive impact, plus can get your credit union brand in front of a unique audience, like college students or gamers!

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The final date to remit funds for 2024 fundraising to CMN Hospitals is January 17th! Click here for the donation reporting form.

Thanks for all you do to support CU4Kids!

-The CU4Kids Team, Nick and Melissa

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