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Advance Financial FCU raises funds for Riley Children’s Foundation

Conducts annual “Moe Monkey for Riley’s” program

EAST CHICAGO, IN (August 11, 2020) — Advance Financial Federal Credit Union (AFFCU) recently presented a check in the amount of $678 to the Riley Children’s Foundation. Sales of stuffed animals of the credit union’s mascot, Moe Monkey, as well as monetary donations were collected through April of this year. Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is one of the premiere children’s hospitals in the country.

“There is no better way to demonstrate the credit union motto of “People Helping People” than to support the Riley Children’s Foundation with a fund raiser. Even during challenging times like those we face today, our members and our staff step up to help those in need,” stated Jerry Gomez, President/CEO of AFFCU. “Every dollar we raise for this program helps physician-scientists discover ways to treat cancer, diabetes and heart defects in children,” added Gomez.

About Advance Financial Federal Credit Union (AFFCU)

Established in 1937 by eight steelworkers, Advance Financial was started and guided by the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” Today, Advance Financial is committed to providing quality products and exceptional service to our members. Serving communities for over 85 years, Advance Financial proudly offers a variety of community services, including financial literacy education. With over 5,600 credit union shared branches to conduct transactions, 33,000 free nationwide ATMs with Advantage Plus Checking, Mobile Banking, and Bill Pay, Advance Financial is wherever you are, whenever you need us.

About Riley Children’s Foundation

Riley Children’s Foundation is the fundraising arm of Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health and the founding organization that opened Riley Hospital in 1924. Today, Riley Hospital is recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation and is the only comprehensive children’s research hospital in the state of Indiana. Be the Hope NOW: The Campaign for Kids aims to raise $175 million by June 2020 to transform Riley Hospital through three high-priority programs: Pediatric Research and Patient Care, Maternity and Newborn Health and Family Support Programs. Riley Children’s Foundation also funds Camp Riley, the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home and the Billie Lou Wood Visitor Center. For more information, visit www.Rileykids.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RileyKids.

Contacts

Christina Lozano
219.392.3946
clozano@advancefcu.org

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