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Recent Events
Credit unions have found some great ways to raise money for Credit Unions for Kids. Heres a list of recent fundraising events that took place in the Northwest. For fundraising tips and ideas, media tips, donation information and more, visit our Resources Page. To submit an upcoming event, click here.
	Dough for Doernbecher Description: Now in its 29th year, the Dough for Doernbecher fundraiser is a partnership between Rivermark Community Credit Union, Safeway Clackamas Bread Plant and Doernbecher Foundation, All of the supplies and manpower are donated, allowing 100% of the proceeds to go directly to OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. In the last three years, over $150,000 has been raised for the local hospital. Credit Union: Rivermark Community Credit Union Contact: Chris Cardwell
	Hit & Giggle Golf Tournament Description: This July saw the 12th annual Hit and Giggle Golf Tournament swing its way to victory for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. On July 16, golf enthusiasts of every skill level braved the rain clouds to put their short game to the test. Hosted at the Tri Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield, the day proved to stay dry as 120 players drove, chipped and putted their way around the course. The tournament’s signature holes, “Three Sheets to the Wind” and “A Pirate’s Life for Me” encouraged participants to shrug off the seriousness sometimes associated with the sport, and dress up in eye patches, feathered hats, and beer goggles while teeing off. This year, the tournament, co-sponsored by Fibre Federal and Red Canoe Credit Unions raised over $22,000. Credit Union: Fibre FCU/Red Canoe CU Contact: Penny Edwards
	Charity Ride Description: The excitement keeps growing for the annual Credit Union Charity Ride, where credit union professionals and other enthusiasts team up to ride their Harley Davidson, Gold Wing, and Triumph motorcycles to benefit Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Ore. Credit Union: iQ CU/Fibre FCU Contact: Lisa Stokman
	Dogs For Doernbecher Description: Rivermark Community Credit Union hosts a barbeque fundraiser for OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in August, raising over $10,000 in the past three years. Barbeques are held at most branch locations and the corporate office. Donations from local vendors provide all necessary supplies, allowing 100% of the proceeds to go directly to Doernbecher. Credit Union: Rivermark Community CU Contact: Chris Cardwell
	Hank & Moose Open Description: Named after New York Yankee Baseball greats Hank Bower & Moose Skowron continues to be a favorite event. For 12 years former baseball All-Stars, pro football Hall-of-Famers and beloved basketball superstars will be on the same team benefitting Credit Unions for Kids and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and have raised over $2.7 million. The popular golf tournament is held in the summer, at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore. It will features 35 professional sports celebrities and about 175 credit union friends and supporters. Credit Union: First Tech FCU Hospitals Supporting: Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Sacred Heart Medical Center, Rogue Valley Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Contact: JaReda Webb
	Oregon Duck / USC Football Fundraiser Description: Oregon Duck fans parking near Autzen Stadium this weekend helped raise $2,680 for the pediatric and neo-natal units at Sacred Heart’s River Bend hospital. LANECO Federal Credit Union used its parking lot and a matching-grant to raise the funds. Employees and volunteers from the long-time local credit union parked cars for Saturday’s USC game starting at 8am in the morning. The credit union also applied for a grant from one of its vendors, CO-OP Financial Services Network. The company agreed to double all the money raised through its Miracle Match program. Credit Union: LANECO Federal Credit Union Contact: Loreen Ervin
	Lunch at Tiffany’s Description: Ladies got a chance to get "all dolled up" at the 2nd annual Lunch at Tiffany's event sponsored by Credit Unions for Kids. This glamorous luncheon raised critical funds for infants and children treated at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene, OR. Over 350 women bid on fabulous packages, heard a heart-warming story from one of their own Credit Union family members and helped make a difference in the lives of local children. Credit Union: Oregon Community CU Contact: Mandy Jones
	Wine on the Willamette Description: Every year, Unitus Community Credit Union’s Wine on the Willamette raises thousands of dollars for Credit Unions for Kids and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The fundraiser is a favorite because it features a Willamette River cruise past Portland’s downtown skyline to Lake Oswego and the opportunity to taste some hard-to-get boutique wines. Guests are also treated to a live performance by local pianist, John Nilsen and following the event are invited to another reception at Departure Lounge atop the glamorous Nines Hotel, where cocktails, refreshments and a sweeping view completes a memorable evening. Credit Union: Unitus Community CU Contact: Aimee Berg
	Christmas Tree Auction Description: This winter Cascade debuted over 30 trees that werere each hand decorated by their staff members on December 1st. This year they saw some local winery trees, a fishing guide tree, Coffee trees, and of course the rivalry of the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beaver Trees! Cascade was fortunate enough to have received the Miracle Match Grant again this year! In 2010, they received a match for the $5,200 our trees raised. That is an average of $162.00 per tree! And remember, these trees are small, from only 12 inches all the way up to 4 feet from our more enthusiastic staff members! Credit Union: Cascade Community Federal Credit Union Contact: Jennifer Roth
	Wine Auction Description: The candles are lit, the crystal is sparkling and the room has never looked more festive. Get ready for a vintage night of fun, including a silent auction, a live auction and entertainment galore. Not to mention a delicious dinner and plenty of premium wines. All for a wonderful cause, helping sick children and their families right here in our area. Cheers! Credit Union: iQ CU/FSCC Contact: Lisa Stokman
	Miracle Season Holiday Special on KOMO 4 Description:An annual holiday television special highlighting the stories of hospital patients and seasonal entertainment. Viewers are encouraged to call in a pledge. Credit Unions for Kids serves as a main sponsor of the event. Hospital: Seattle Children's Hospital Contact: Kira Haller
	Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Description: League Competition at Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run: CUNA Mutual Group sponsored a League Challenge Cup for a winning League racing team for the April 1 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run in Washington, DC. The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run is one of a series of Credit Union Miracle Day Family of Races to help sick kids nationwide. The other races are the new April 1st Credit Union SacTown Ten-Mile Run in Sacramento, California, and two Credit Union Freedom Runs to support our troops overseas, one in Wiesbaden, Germany and one at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. Since becoming title sponsors of the Races, credit unions have donated over $5.5 million to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country, making them the largest single Credit Unions for Kids fundraising event.
	Make PB&Js for the Homeless Description: Folks from the DE Network, YCUP and Cooperative Trust are teamed up for a Saturday afternoon to make sandwiches for the homeless. St. Stephen's, a local episcopal parish, hosts Communion in the Park on Sundays, followed by PB&Js.

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