PHOENIX, AZ (December 11, 2013) -- Arizona Central Credit Union raised $60,000 to benefit theCancer Support Community of Arizona (CSC-AZ), formerly known as the Wellness Community. Reinforcing CSC’s mission to support cancer patients and their families, more than 140 golfers hit the links at Arrowhead Country Club, in Glendale, on Monday, November 25th.
Todd Pearson, Arizona Central Credit Union President and CEO said “We all know of someone who has been or is currently struggling to overcome cancer. It’s tough on them and equally hard on their loved ones. That’s why we’re so pleased to be able to help this deserving organization fulfill their mission of ensuring no one has to face the disease alone.
Pearson continued. “It is important to our organization to host an annual event that will benefit our community. We're honored to join forces with other local and national credit unions to strengthen the tradition of giving back to our communities.
Title sponsors for the event included Vantiv and Allied Solutions. Additional thanks to Fiserv, CUNA MutualGroup, DBSI Inc, Digital Insight and Enterprise Car Sales.
In accepting the donation for CSC, Vikki Scarafiotti, Executive Director, said: “It’s heartwarming to have organizations such as Arizona Central Credit Union and other co-sponsors of this event, recognize the importance of the services we provide.”
About Arizona Central Credit Union
Founded in 1939, Arizona Central Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative serving 60,000 members across Arizona with full-service financial solutions. Current assets exceed $400 million backed by a 70-year tradition of financial strength, stability and service. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). To learn more, visit www.azcentralcu.org
About The Cancer Support Community of Arizona
CSC-AZ (formerly known as the Wellness Community), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs utilizing the Patient Active Concept, people affected by cancer can learn vital skills to regain control, reduce feelings of isolation and restore hope-regardless of the stage of disease. To learn more, visit www.twccaz.org