Burlington, VT – Vermont Federal Credit Union staff raised over $3,000 and participated in the Light the Night Walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
On Friday, September 30th Vermont Federal Credit Union staff members joined Vermont community members as they walked the Church Street Marketplace with illuminated balloons in honor of survivors, to support patients and in remembrance of those lost to Leukemia and Lymphoma. Vermont Federal Credit Union’s team, “Start Here”, placed in the top 2 for corporate teams, raising over $3,000 for the event through individual fundraising pages, credit union and staff donations.
Mark Antell, team captain and AVP of Residential Origination, shared, "One of my sisters was diagnosed with a form of Lymphoma a few years ago. She is an advocate for Vermont’s local Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and we both have been involved with this fundraiser for many years. I truly enjoyed putting a Vermont Federal team together for their first year. Funds raised go into research for finding cures for all types of blood cancers, and I love their theme: "Taking Steps to Make Someday, Today".
The Credit Union participates in a variety of community events throughout the year and is proud to have participated for the first time in the Light the Night Walk.
Vermont Federal Credit Union is a $900 million-plus full-service, not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution that has served Vermonters for more than 70 years, with eight locations currently serving over 50,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the Credit Union and elect a volunteer board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in all of Vermont. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting its communities and helping Vermonters prosper, no matter where they may be on life’s journey. Learn more about Vermont Federal Credit Union.
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Contact:
Lori Crowley
V.P. of Marketing
Vermont Federal Credit Union
80 Midas Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0225 x 1312
lcrowley@vermontfederal.org
