Credit Union Raises Over $12,500 for American Cancer Society

August 7, 2013
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fccu JamestownJamestown, ND - First Community Credit Union (FCCU) recently held fundraisers to raise money for the American Cancer Societys Relay for Life, totaling more than $12,500. FCCU has chosen a different organization each quarter to raise money and awareness for these organizations. All of FCCUs 14 branches collected proceeds from employees wearing jeans on designated days which were donated to Relay for Life, as well as the money from raffle tickets sold at the branches to win an IPad and a Medora vacation package, donated by FCCU. FCCUs Jamestown branch held the first ever "Golfing FORE a Cure" night glow ball golf tournament. Over 125 people gathered together for the social and golf tournament. Approximately $5,000 was raised from the event for Relay for Life. The Jamestown branch also participated in the Stutsman County Relay for Life with the "Golfing FORE a Cure" glow theme. Participants wore bright glow shirts and glow necklaces to show their support. Fundraisers in Jamestown totaled $7,000. The Napoleon branch participated in their local Relay for Life through various fundraisers, including candy and bake sales to raise $2,400. The Oakes branch also held fundraisers serving soup and sweets at their branch, raising over $2,000. The FCCU Wahpeton branch raised nearly $1,100 through raffle tickets, candy bar sales, and a tribute banner. FCCU has participated in Relay for Life for more than 10 years. In the last five years, the Credit Union has raised more than $40,000 for this worthy cause.  
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