Credit Union Sponsors Cherry Blossom Run for Children's Miracle Network
April 23, 2013
Alexandria, VA� - On Sunday, April 7, 2013, CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union was an event sponsor for the seventh consecutive year for the 41st Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run. The credit union provided volunteers, runners, and walkers from its membership and staff.
CommonWealth One has a strong commitment to supporting charitable causes and organizations closely tied to the credit union industry.� CommonWealth One encourages members to support this cause and pays their entry fee when the member makes a $50 donation to the Childrens Miracle Network.
"It is extremely rewarding to support the good works of the Childrens Miracle Network by getting up at 4am and working the bag check," stated Charlotte Cash, President and CEO.� Ms. Cash volunteered for the event along with 14 co-workers, family members, and friends at the 10 mile runner bag check.
The annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run raises funds for the Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals, which is a consortium of over 170 premier childrens hospitals nationwide.� This years event raised over $483,000 for the Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals.� For more information, please visit www.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org.