There are few community events that bring out as much
emotion as the American Cancer Society’s Relay
For Life, which celebrates
the lives of people who are battling cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and
raises funds to fight back against the disease.
There are few community events that we at Community
Financial Credit Union are more proud to participate in than our area Relay
Events.
This year, we were proud to host Community Financial teams at
Relay for Life Events in both Canton
and Gaylord.
Our two teams combined raised over $21,000 for the American
Cancer Society this year.
“Participating
in the Relay, and talking with survivors and family members of those who have
battled various forms of cancer is a humbling experience for all of us,” said
Sarah Cousineau, marketing manager for Community Financial. “We are proud to support everyone who has
been affected by this disease and work to help find a cure in the near future.”
According to Cousineau, who also served as the Relay for
Life of Canton’s Event Chair, the 24-hour event included 65 teams, 861 Relayers and raised over $260,000. The Otsego County Relay was made up of 37
teams, 142 participants and raised nearly $17,000.
Community Financial is dedicated to supporting the
communities it serves. The credit union
does this by supporting community organizations and nonprofit groups, helping
teach students and volunteering time at events like the Relay for Life. The giving continues all year, currently Community
Financial is awarding $1,000 a day during their Summer of Sharing Program.
For more information on Community Financial, please visit www.cfcu.org or visit one of our eight
convenient locations.
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