First Source Federal Credit Union Donates To Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Foundation Through Annual Benefit Race

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

New Hartford, NY - First Source Federal Credit Union and Faxton-St. Luke\'s Healthcare Foundation announced today the recent donation the Children\'s Miracle Network at Faxton-St.Luke\'s Healthcare Foundation received of $5,472.00. This money was raised due to First Source Federal Credit Union\'s participation in the annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run.

The annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run held in Washington, D.C., showcases the cooperative nature of credit unions and the industry\'s commitment to serving charities in their local communities. The 2008 run generated $1 million in donations for Children\'s Miracle Network (CMN) affiliated hospitals. Money raised from each participating credit union and its members are given back to their local CMN hospitals. Faxton-St. Luke\'s Healthcare is the region\'s CMN hospital.

"This race is more than just a run, it\'s a commitment to our community and First Source takes that responsibility seriously,"said Mike Parsons, President and CEO of First Source Federal Credit Union. "We have supported the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run for 3 years because of our commitment to work together with other credit unions to help support the valuable work performed by CMN hospitals."

"The Children\'s Miracle Network at Faxton-St. Luke\'s Healthcare Foundation is extremely grateful for the outstanding generosity of First Source Federal Credit Union,"said Michele Adams, Children\'s Miracle Network Coordinator. "Their commitment to the growing needs of our community\'s children is evidenced through their participation in this national event."

First Source Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution, serving Central New York since 1938. First Source is a community of people with similar goals a better future with less worry, and the ability to do more within their means. First Source provides greater convenience, more personal connections and stronger relationships. With First Source, You\'re First^®. Virtually anyone can join.

Since 1992, the Children\'s Miracle Network (CMN) at Faxton-St. Luke\'s Healthcare Foundation has been making a difference in the lives of local children and families. The Children\'s Miracle Network\'s founding pledge to put children first in all that it does and keep 100% of donations in the community where they were raised remains the core of its philosophy.

Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc. was founded in 2001 as a nationwide partnership of credit unions and affiliated organizations united to benefit Children\'s Miracle Network.