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Seattle, Washington – The picturesque Golf Club at Newcastle hosted more than 100 players on August 28 for the annual Global Credit Union Foundation Fairway Friends Golf Tournament. The day, filled with spirited competition and camaraderie, concluded with an impressive $100,000 raised for Washington nonprofits.
The Global Credit Union Foundation hosts the tournament annually to bring together business partners, credit union leaders and volunteers, and the community to support Foundation nonprofit partners.
“The generosity of the people and businesses in our communities really shines through at events like this,” said Geoff Lundfelt, President of the Global Credit Union Foundation. “The impact of our tournament sponsors and the Global employees who volunteered their time cannot be overstated. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this incredible day and for making a major contribution to the nonprofits we support.”
$50,000 was given to Fisher House Foundation in support of their mission to provide a home away from home for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers.
$50,000 was also given to Make-a-Wish Alaska and Washington, whose mission is to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. They help children explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and be themselves, regardless of background or ability.
Photo: Representatives from Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska and Washington pose for a photo. Make-A-Wish is one of the recipients of funds raised by the Fairway Friends Golf Tournament.
Photo: Team Global poses for a photo with Vattana Garcia, Manager for Fisher House Foundation at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Fisher House is one of the recipients of funds raised by the Fairway Friends Golf Tournament.
More About Global Credit Union Foundation
For more than 20 years, the Global Credit Union Foundation has supported 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that provide needs-based services to children, Veterans, and active-duty members of the military and their families. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $5 million to these organizations and is honored to assist those that provide direct services in support of its mission. Additional information about the Global Credit Union Foundation is available at globalcu.org/foundation.
Media Contact:
Noël Gabler
Executive Director, Global Credit Union Foundation
907-786-2575
n.gabler@globalcu.org