Spire Credit Union Helps Raise $1M for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure!
June 2, 2017
Falcon Heights, Minnesota - SPIRE sponsored KS95 Team Moon and Staci at the 2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®. Nearly 31,000 people participated in the walk, with 800+ on the KS95 team. Over $1 million was raised this year, and nearly $17 million in cancer research grants have been awarded throughout the past 25 years of this event. The first Race for the Cure was launched in 1983 with just 800 people. It is now a worldwide event, spanning 4 continents, 150+ races and 1 million+ people.
Lisa Lehman (pictured above) and her family supported this event on behalf of SPIRE, “Unfortunately we all know someone who is affected by cancer. Raising money to help find a cure is a great thing to be a part of!”
“Our employees and their families consistently give of their time, talents and treasures to organizations such as Race for the Cure,” says Dan Stoltz, President & CEO of SPIRE Credit Union, “I am honored to work with an amazing group of employees who are dedicated to giving back,”
About SPIRE Credit Union: SPIRE Credit Union has been proudly serving Minnesota and Wisconsin residents since 1934, and is a full-service financial institution committed to providing smart products, great rates and excellent service for both personal and business members. SPIRE has 16 branches across the metro and throughout northern Minnesota.
About Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®: The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the world's largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer ever created. The series of 5K runs and fitness walks raises significant funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. The Komen Race Series welcomes people of all ages and fitness levels, from walkers to elite runners.