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Jeanne D’arc Credit Union’s Jessica Aller selected as spokesperson for American Heart Association
LOWELL, MA (March 30, 2015) — Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jessica Aller, Financial Education Specialist, has been selected as one of two spokespersons for the American Heart Association in Massachusetts for 2015.
“This is an incredible honor for me,” Jessica Aller said. “I hope my story will create an increased awareness of heart disease and encourage others to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.”
Ms. Aller, 29, of was born with a congenital heart defect and has undergone three heart surgeries. Today, the Tyngsboro resident lives a full and active life, but always keeps heart health at the forefront of her mind. She was selected as spokesperson after volunteering to help support the American Heart Association in any way she could.
“We are very proud of Jessica’s many accomplishments, and particularly of how she never let her heart condition prevent her from reaching for her goals and living an active life,” said Mark S. Cochran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union.
In support of Ms. Aller and the American Heart Association, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union celebrated a Wear Red Day on Friday, March 27th, during which employees were given the opportunity to donate to the American Heart Association.
Photo: Employees of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union show their support for the American Heart Association by wearing red. Seated, center, is Financial Education Specialist and American Heart Association spokesperson for Massachusetts, Jessica Aller, and standing fourth from the left is Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer Mark S. Cochran.
About Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union:
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union was established in 1912 and is a full-service, member-owned community-based financial cooperative with more than 68,000 members and $1.1 billion in assets. It operates seven full-service branches in Lowell, Dracut (2), Tyngsboro, Chelmsford, Methuen and Westford, Massachusetts; two high-school branches at Lowell High and Dracut High schools; a loan center in Lowell; and two mortgage centers in Chelmsford and North Reading.