Credit union raises money for St. Baldrick's Foundation

First Community Credit Union of North Dakota�entered a team in the Bismarck St. Baldricks challenge that was held last Friday, March 15 at the Bismarck YMCA.� The St. Baldricks Foundation helps to fund the most promising research to make the greatest impact for children with cancer. There was a very festive atmosphere at the event, with many participants who had dyed their hair green before the shave and others who were bedecked in St. Patricks Day attire.� The Bismarck event raised over $200,000 - which far surpassed the 2013 goal of $150,000. Of the money raised, First Communitys team contributed $2,412.72 putting the team in 9^th place out of 24 teams.� "What started out as a simple idea snowballed into something much bigger" said Chad Schmidt, Team Captain and Branch Manager for FCCU.� "I usually dread asking people for money and donations, however, this is the type of charity that makes me proud to raise money.� I am also very proud of the FCCU team for stepping up to not only raise money, but to sacrifice their hair.� Our sacrifices are nothing compared to what these children have to endure when they have this dreaded disease" he concluded.� (Photo shows Team First Community just after they "Braved the Shave.)