LANGLEY, B.C. — As part of the annual BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF) Miracle Weekend on May 30 and May 31, First West Credit Union employees, including employees from its Envision Financial, Enderby & District Financial, Island Savings and Valley First local brands, were proud to present nearly $25,000 to the BCCHF. The funds raised boosted First West’s support for the BCCHF to more than $300,000 since 2007. For many employees who have experienced the amazing services offered by the hospital, Miracle Weekend provided a chance to give back and help others.
“Supporting the Foundation is a really big priority for First West because the work of the hospital has made a life-changing difference for British Columbians—and for a number of us at the credit union,” says Susan Byrom, First West’s senior manager of community investment. “We’re proud of the way First West employees give back to the hospital each and every year.”
In addition to its fundraising efforts supporting BCCHF and Miracle Weekend, First West employees also volunteered as Miracle Makers to man phone lines during the Miracle Weekend, taking pledges and calling donors to thank them for supporting BCCHF.
“This cause is near and dear to my heart,” says Anita Kauser, who works in credit services for First West Credit Union and has volunteered at the hospital for six years. “My family and I have had many friends who have used the services of BC Children’s Hospital. The hospital gave one family the chance to spend an additional three years with their son, who had cancer. The nurses and doctors at BC Children’s were a second family to him. We also have the joy of knowing several kids who are living full and happy lives now, thanks to the loving care they received at the hospital.”
First West has a long history of involvement with BCCHF. Since 2007, employees have raised more than $300,000 to support research, equipment and education programs and services that ensure B.C.’s kids and families receive the best health care available. Employee fundraising in 2015 included participation in slo-pitch tournaments and BCCHF’s Jeans Day™.
“The work that First West Credit Union does in support of BC Children’s Hospital has an impact on the lives of BC’s children and families every day,” says Teri Nicholas, president and CEO of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We are grateful for First West’s contributions to Miracle Weekend and congratulate everyone involved on making this year such a tremendous success. Children in every corner of B.C. and the Yukon will benefit from their generosity.”
BC Children’s Hospital is recognized as a one of the premiere children’s hospitals in North America. Funds raised during Miracle Weekend are used to purchase specialized life-saving equipment, fund research in the prevention, treatment and cure of childhood illnesses like diabetes, cancer and infectious diseases and provide educational programs throughout the province.
About First West Credit Union
First West Credit Union offers members the financial strength, comprehensive product selection and extended branch network of a large financial institution while maintaining local brand identities and a unique grassroots approach to service. Led by Launi Skinner, First West is British Columbia’s third-largest credit union with nearly $10 billion in assets, more than 240,000 members and more than 1,700 employees. It operates 53 branches throughout the province under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Enderby & District Financial and Island Savings brands. Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.
LANGLEY, B.C. — As part of the annual BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF) Miracle Weekend on May 30 and May 31, First West Credit Union employees, including employees from its Envision Financial, Enderby & District Financial, Island Savings and Valley First local brands, were proud to present nearly $25,000 to the BCCHF. The funds raised boosted First West’s support for the BCCHF to more than $300,000 since 2007. For many employees who have experienced the amazing services offered by the hospital, Miracle Weekend provided a chance to give back and help others.
“Supporting the Foundation is a really big priority for First West because the work of the hospital has made a life-changing difference for British Columbians—and for a number of us at the credit union,” says Susan Byrom, First West’s senior manager of community investment. “We’re proud of the way First West employees give back to the hospital each and every year.”
In addition to its fundraising efforts supporting BCCHF and Miracle Weekend, First West employees also volunteered as Miracle Makers to man phone lines during the Miracle Weekend, taking pledges and calling donors to thank them for supporting BCCHF.
“This cause is near and dear to my heart,” says Anita Kauser, who works in credit services for First West Credit Union and has volunteered at the hospital for six years. “My family and I have had many friends who have used the services of BC Children’s Hospital. The hospital gave one family the chance to spend an additional three years with their son, who had cancer. The nurses and doctors at BC Children’s were a second family to him. We also have the joy of knowing several kids who are living full and happy lives now, thanks to the loving care they received at the hospital.”
First West has a long history of involvement with BCCHF. Since 2007, employees have raised more than $300,000 to support research, equipment and education programs and services that ensure B.C.’s kids and families receive the best health care available. Employee fundraising in 2015 included participation in slo-pitch tournaments and BCCHF’s Jeans Day™.
“The work that First West Credit Union does in support of BC Children’s Hospital has an impact on the lives of BC’s children and families every day,” says Teri Nicholas, president and CEO of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We are grateful for First West’s contributions to Miracle Weekend and congratulate everyone involved on making this year such a tremendous success. Children in every corner of B.C. and the Yukon will benefit from their generosity.”
BC Children’s Hospital is recognized as a one of the premiere children’s hospitals in North America. Funds raised during Miracle Weekend are used to purchase specialized life-saving equipment, fund research in the prevention, treatment and cure of childhood illnesses like diabetes, cancer and infectious diseases and provide educational programs throughout the province.
About First West Credit Union
First West Credit Union offers members the financial strength, comprehensive product selection and extended branch network of a large financial institution while maintaining local brand identities and a unique grassroots approach to service. Led by Launi Skinner, First West is British Columbia’s third-largest credit union with nearly $10 billion in assets, more than 240,000 members and more than 1,700 employees. It operates 53 branches throughout the province under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Enderby & District Financial and Island Savings brands. Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.