DEARBORN, MI (November 2, 2015) — DFCU Financial, a leading Michigan credit union with branch locations in the Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lansing areas, announced today that it donated $100,000 to Game On Cancer, a joint initiative between the Detroit Lions and the Josephine Ford Cancer Institute (JFCI). The donation will help patients in need cover nonmedical-related expenses and will also fund research at JFCI, which is a leader in developing new therapies and applying new technologies to combat cancer in Michigan and around the world.
“Through DFCU Financial’s partnership with Game On Cancer, our team has an opportunity to continue to create positive change in the communities that surround us as we have for over two years,” said Mark Shobe, CEO, DFCU Financial. “Many of us have friends and family members who have been affected by cancer, and through our $100,000 sponsorship, we’ll continue to lead the fight in their honor, and in partnership with the Detroit Lions and the Josephine Ford Cancer Institute, tackle cancer once and for all.”
In addition to providing monetary support, DFCU Financial employees will participate in fundraising activities at Ford Field during Detroit Lions games and in their local communities across the state of Michigan.
“Game On Cancer’s partnership with DFCU Financial will be instrumental in allowing us to continue to lead the fight against cancer in Michigan and around the world,” said Christina Johnson, manager, Game On Cancer. “Team DFCU’s generous sponsorship will allow us to remain at the forefront of the fight against cancer and to continue to give hope to thousands of patients, friends and family members annually.”
Earlier this year, DFCU Financial, an active community partner in the Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lansing areas, announced that its local education donations have topped $500,000 since 2004. These donations primarily funded financial education and helping children build positive lifelong financial habits.
| DFCU Financial has issued a Cash Back reward to its membership every year since 2006. A strong community partner, DFCU Financial continually reinvests in its membership with new branches and financial literacy education for all ages. DFCU Financial currently operates 25 full-service branches in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lansing. For more information, call 888.336.2700 or visit dfcufinancial.com. |
Chelsea Komblevicz
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