New Hampshire Credit Unions Donate $200,000 to Make-A-Wish

MALBOROUGH, MA (June 30, 2016) The New Hampshire Credit Unions recently presented a repeat record-breaking donation of $200,000 to Make-A-Wish New Hampshire, an organization granting wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

The amount raised surpassed the initial 2016 goal by $25,000 and was achieved through the collaboration and collective efforts of the state"s 17 credit unions with a series of state-wide and local fundraising initiatives. This brings a 20-year total to more than $2.3 million raised by the New Hampshire Credit Unions, members of the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA). The New Hampshire Credit Unions remain the largest corporate partner of Make-A-Wish New Hampshire.�

Accepting the check with Make-A-Wish New Hampshire CEO Julie Baron were Wish child Emerson, age 3, her mother Katy and brother Sawyer. "We thank all the credit unions for your generous support of Make-A-Wish and helping families, such as ours, share a special moment. It came at a time when we needed it the most as a family," said Katy.

The presentation took place during the 15^th annual Richard D. Mahoney Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament held at the Candia Woods Golf Links, Candia, N.H.� "The New Hampshire Credit Unions are proud to sponsor the golf tournament which is one of our largest annual fundraisers to benefit Make-A-Wish New Hampshire," said Brian Hughes, chairman of CCUA"s New Hampshire Social Responsibility Committee. "Our donation each year helps Make-A-Wish grant wishes to so many children in our state. There is a big place in our hearts for these kids and the staff at Make-A-Wish."

Impressed by the energy and collaborative spirit of the credit unions, CCUA President Paul Gentile said, "The New Hampshire Credit Unions have shown incredible commitment and dedication to Make-A-Wish New Hampshire. Their efforts have made a difference in the lives of thousands of Wish children who have seen their wishes come true."

Baron praised the efforts of all the credit unions, members, vendors, and the Social Responsibility Committee for their contributions each year. "Thank you for being there for the children of New Hampshire. Your support has helped bring countless smiles, hope, strength, and joy to so many children facing uncertainty and pain," she said.� "The New Hampshire Credit Unions are the power and backbone that has enabled Make-A-Wish New Hampshire to reach an ever growing number of wish children each year."

About Cooperative Credit Union Association

The Cooperative Credit Union Association, headquartered in Marlborough, Mass., promotes the interests of more than 180-member credit unions located throughout the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. The Association is, first and foremost, an advocate for its members before Congress and state legislatures, regulatory bodies and the public. In addition, it provides an array of services including educational programs, workshops and conferences; a daily e-briefing on all the latest news and issues facing credit unions; and, through its CU Connect programa select group of service providersand a number of system partners, works to advance the availability of their quality products and services to its members. For more information, visit CCUAssociation.org.