Credit Union Holds Free Annual Bike Race for Kids

DENHAM SPRINGS, LA On Saturday, August 3, three lucky kids from Denham Springs left Pelican State Credit Unions 10^th Annual FREE Kids Bike Race with brand new bicycles!

Over 50 kids participated in three highly anticipated races divided by age group: 5 and under, 6 9 and 10 - 12. After each race, a lucky winner was drawn to win a new bicycle from Capitol Cyclery. Anania Carroll, Nathan Payne and Maeghan Staley each held a winning raffle ticket in their respective age group. After lapping the parking lot at Abundant Life Church, all racers were awarded shining medals of completion. Attendees also enjoyed free refreshments, goody bags and festivities such as face painting, a space walk and fire truck tours. "This annual event is all about getting kids up and moving. We want to provide an outlet for the community to come together before school starts and have some fun outdoors," said Jeffrey K. Conrad, CEO of Pelican State CU. Pelicans mascot Petey the Pelican led the kids in stretching before the races began and from that point on the kids did not stop moving! Crayzee Karaoke played kid -friendly tunes throughout the event and attendees danced to the beat with Petey all morning long. "Were pleased to continue to offer an event completely free and open to the public where families can leave their wallets in the car and have some fun," said Conrad. Major sponsors were Pelican State Credit Union, Flowers Bakery Company of Baton Rouge and Sanders Mobile Homes. Supporting sponsors includedAbundant Life Church, Capitol Cyclery, Coca-Cola, Carters Supermarket, Crayzee Karaoke, Denham Springs Fire Department, Denham Springs Library, Denham Springs Wal-Mart, Livingston Parish Sheriffs Office, North Oaks Health System, Smoothie King, Sonic and Sport-N-Center. If your company would like to participate in the 11^th Annual FREE Kids Bike Race next year, please email marketing@pelicanstatecu.com.

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Pelican State Credit Union was established in 1956 and was formerly known as the Department of Hospitals Credit Union. Pelican State CUs Denham Springs Branch is located at 145 Rushing Road and its staff is committed to the Denham Springs community. As a not-for-profit cooperative, the credit union serves more than 35,000 member - owners . With an asset size of $218 million, Pelican is dedicated to the financial education and well being of the communities it serves. www.pelicanstatecu.com