BIRMINGHAM, AL (March 21, 2014) — the Muscular Dystrophy Association is the largest nonprofit health organization sponsoring research seeking the causes and effective treatment for neuromuscular diseases. eCO Credit Union is proud to support this outstanding organization for the eighth year in a row. Through shamrock sales, branch contests, and employee contributions, eCO Credit Union raised $8,882.43 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Funds raised through the Shamrocks against Dystrophy campaign directly benefit children living with muscular diseases. Each eCO branch sponsors local children to send to camp, providing a true motivation to work hard throughout the fundraiser.
“eCO Credit Union members and employees went above and beyond in fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association,” said Melissa Reeves, eCO Marketing Manager. “Through their efforts, we were able to join together to send eleven local kids to MDA Summer Camp.”
About eCO Credit Union
eCO Credit Union is a not-for-profit, democratically controlled financial cooperative, which exists solely to provide safe, cost-efficient and personal financial services to its members. eCO Credit Union was founded in 1939, and today has over 13,600 members and over $120 million in assets. eCO proudly serves members in Jefferson, Shelby, Cullman, Walker and Blount counties. Additional information about eCO and its line of products and services can be found at www.ecocu.org.
About MDA
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. In addition to funding more than 250 research projects worldwide, MDA maintains a national network of 200 medical clinics; facilitates hundreds of support groups for families affected by neuromuscular diseases; and provides local summer camp opportunities for thousands of youngsters living with progressive muscle diseases.