PSCU Supports Advocacy and CMN Hospitals as Sponsor of the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run

St. Petersburg, Fla. — (March 9, 2020) — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), will come together with credit unions, industry volunteers and members of Congress in Washington, D.C., on April 5 to showcase the credit union difference on Capitol Hill and impact the lives of sick children across the country during the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run®. The annual race is a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a consortium of 170 premier children’s hospitals across North America, and part of the Credit Union Miracle Day (CUMD).

Credit unions throughout the U.S. proudly join together each year as title sponsors of the 47-year old race known as the “Runner’s Rite of Spring.” For the 13th consecutive year as a lead sponsor, PSCU is helping to underwrite expenses, enabling the money raised to further research and provide medical care for patients at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

At the culmination of this year’s race, Credit Union Miracle Day is projected to have raised over $9 million for the international non-profit since 2002. Nationwide, credit unions are the third largest fundraisers for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

“PSCU’s legacy of commitment to this race helps raise money for a good cause and provides broad visibility to elected officials about the importance and impact of credit unions in communities across the U.S., which is a win-win for our industry,” said Chuck Fagan, president and CEO of PSCU. “Ongoing advocacy is critical for the credit union industry, which was built on the foundational ’People Helping People’ philosophy, and we are proud to once again serve as a lead sponsor of this important event.”

The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run® complements the active lobbying efforts of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) trade associations. Capitol Hill staffers are among the thousands of runners each year, providing them with a chance to witness firsthand the community service and volunteer efforts credit unions contribute nationwide.

For more information on the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run® and CUMD, visit CherryBlossom.org.

About PSCU

PSCU, the nation’s premier payments CUSO, supports the success of 1,500 credit unions representing more than 3.8 billion transactions annually. Committed to service excellence and focused on innovation, PSCU’s payment processing, risk management, data and analytics, loyalty programs, digital banking, marketing, strategic consulting and mobile platforms help deliver possibilities and seamless member experiences. Comprehensive, 24/7/365 member support is provided by contact centers located throughout the United States. The origin of PSCU’s model is collaboration and scale, and the company has leveraged its influence on behalf of credit unions and their members for more than 40 years. Today, PSCU provides an end-to-end, competitive advantage that enables credit unions to securely grow and meet evolving consumer demands. For more information, visit pscu.com.