RCU Foundation's "Chalk Your Walk" Contest Brings People Outdoors for a Creative Competition

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Starting on May 24, 2021, the RCU Foundation will launch a new contest to promote creative outdoor activity and the upcoming Rock the Riverfront featuring the Charity Classic event.  The Chalk Your Walk contest will take place from May 24 to June 2 with four $50 prizes and heavy bragging rights on the line. 

Chalk Your Walk is sponsored by JAMF and challenges people to get outside to draw a classic hopscotch, an elaborate obstacle course, or just some great chalk art in their neighborhoods.  Individuals, families, or groups can get involved and submit their entries for a chance to win.  There are four categories for entries: most artistic, most interactive, most clever, and an overall winner.  One winner in each category will receive a $50 pre-paid VISA along with bragging rights of being the Chalk Your Walk chalk master.  To enter, go to www.rcu.org/Race and click the Enter Here button in the activities section.  Entries should include the words Rock the Riverfront in or near the artwork to increase chances of winning and help spread the word about the event. 

Rock the Riverfront featuring the Charity Classic is celebrating 27 years of running and walking to support organizations that make a difference in the communities that Royal Credit Union serves.  Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit three partner charities: The Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild in Eau Claire, and Northern Star Theatre Company in Rice Lake.  Registration for this virtual event will be open through June 26.  Participants can run or walk the 10K or 2 mile routes and youth can take part in a 1/2 mile course anytime between June 5 and June 28.  Registration details are available at www.rcu.org/Race.

About RCU Foundation

The RCU Foundation (Foundation) was established in 2012 to support organizations and initiatives in communities where Royal Credit Union operates in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota.  The Foundation focuses on large-scale, capital projects that help build community and create the spaces where people come together. Focus areas include education, health, and the arts. The Foundation hosts the annual Rock the Riverfront-Charity Classic event in Eau Claire. Currently, it has awarded more than $6 million in grants. Contact foundation@rcu.org for more information.

About Royal Credit Union

Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 230,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. Realtors in the state of Wisconsin or Minnesota are also eligible to join the credit union. Visit rcu.org or call Royal Credit Union at 800-341-9911 for more information.