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ABNB Federal Credit Union’s Annual Fishing Fest raises over $490,000
CHESAPEAKE, VA (July 08, 2015) — ABNB Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that its 12th Annual Fishing Fest, held on Friday, June 26, has raised over $53,000 for the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD). Donations continue to come in, so that total is expected to increase.
Almost 100 participants attended this year’s Fishing Fest, gathering at Rudee Inlet for a half day of fishing and lunch on the Chesapeake Bay. Radio personalities from local radio stations, Z104, 94.9 The Point, 95.7 R&B, and 2WD were in attendance, including Shaggy of Z Morning Zoo and Barry McKay of 94.9 The Point.
After 12 years of putting on Fishing Fest, ABNB has raised over $490,000 for CHKD. “CHKD makes such a profound impact on the Hampton Roads community,” said Carole Cowling; Vice President of Human Resources and 2015 Fishing Fest Chairman. “Fishing Fest has become a tradition for our members and staff here at ABNB. It’s so rewarding to give back to an organization that does so much for our community, and we can’t do that without the gracious support that we receive from our members every year. ”
For more than 50 years ABNB has maintained a commitment to providing quality products and services along with professional and personal service to its members. With fourteen branches and numerous service centers, ABNB currently serves more than 47,000 members and is one of the largest home-based financial institutions in the Hampton Roads area. For more information on ABNB Federal Credit Union and its services, visit www.abnbfcu.org or call 757.523.5300.