CREDIT UNIONS FOR KIDS

Credit Unions for Kids is a collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues, and business partners engaged in fund raising activities to benefit 170 Children's Miracle Network affiliated children's hospitals serving 17 million kids, while gaining numerous benefits for credit unions.

Oklahoma Credit Union League Efforts

Tulsa, OK. How does a state increase its Children's Miracle Network fund raising from $3,000 in 1997 to a whopping $150,000 in only six years? The answer rests in not only the hard work of Oklahoma’s credit unions, but also in the organization and dedication on the part of the Oklahoma Credit Union League.

Oklahoma’s fund raising efforts are overseen by Lara Denning, AVP of Communications, who has spent the last six years working with Children's Miracle Network. She also currently serves as Chair of the Statewide Credit Unions for Kids fundraising committee.

“Our successes here in Oklahoma are not only contributable to the credit union staff members throughout the state, but also to the members of credit unions statewide. Without their support of the credit unions fundraising efforts – we wouldn’t raise nearly as much money for our local children’s hospitals,” said Denning.

Whether they are hosting car shows, bake sales, selling popcorn and candy or the various other unique things credit unions do to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network – their efforts are always successful because they do it from the heart.

Credit Unions across Oklahoma have embraced Children’s Miracle Network as one of the many charities they raise money for because they feel it is a good fit for their unique philosophy about “People Helping People.”

“The great thing about CMN is that the money we raise here in Oklahoma, stays here in Oklahoma. Our fundraising goes directly to the two CMN affiliated organizations here in the state to support healthcare for children without insurance, needed equipment and funding important research to help eradicate many childhood diseases,” said Denning.