Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Raises $1 Million for Children's Miracle NetworkSt. Petersburg, FL, April 15, 2008 –The 36th Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run exceeded its goal by raising $1.036 million in donations for Children’s Miracle Network—the highest contribution in the run’s history. This year 130 sponsors representing 30 states were involved, including 83 credit unions and 47 affiliated organizations. The April 6th run hosted 12,000 runners—nearly half were members of 63 credit union teams. Credit unions also stepped up in a big way to provide volunteers to help with organizing the race as well as nearly 650 volunteers that served on race day. More than 600 Capitol Hill runners also participated. CMN is an alliance of 170 children’s hospitals across North America that treat 17 million critically ill children annually. Since funds are distributed to hospitals in each credit union’s community, each participating credit union can publicize these contributions. This local publicity helps raise awareness for both Children’s Miracle Network and the credit union. PSCU Financial Services underwrote the title sponsorship for the first time this year to enable every dollar generated through the credit unions and affiliated organization sponsors to be directed to the benefit of children in need in their local communities. “We work each day at PSCU Financial Services under the mantra of Shared Visions and Shared Values,” said David Serlo, President PSCU Financial Services. “We share the vision that our collective strength can achieve more than any of us can do our own. We also share values that to be a part of a community, we must give back. When we join in a common cause like CMN, we can achieve great things for our community.” For more information, please visit www.miracleday.org. About PSCU Financial ServicesPSCU Financial Services is the nation's largest Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO). As a non-profit cooperative, the company is owned by more than 500 member credit unions nationwide, representing nearly 10 million credit and debit cardholder accounts and more than 300,000 online bill payment subscribers. PSCU Financial Services maintains its headquarters and Eastern operations center in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company is also supported by a West Coast operations center based in Phoenix, Arizona.Established in 1977, the company provides a broad array of cost-effective, high quality financial services that include credit, debit, ATM, bill payment and contact center solutions. PSCU Financial Services uniquely offers its members a full range of processing options, any combination from full service to in-house pass through processing for credit, debit and ATM transactions. As the leader in the credit union industry, the company offers gateway access to national and regional networks. It also provides full function ATM terminal driving services. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.pscufs.com.
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