MSUFCU hosts annual Run for the House fundraiser
EAST LANSING, MICH (March 19, 2024) — More than 600 people got off on a good foot for a good cause Sunday, March 17, at the headquarters campus of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), raising $62,708 during the annual Run for the House benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan. The funds raised and support provided this year rank among the highest achievements in the history of the event.
The Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan offers a comfortable, inexpensive, and private place for families to sleep, eat, and relax while a child is being hospitalized or receiving treatment at Lansing-area hospitals and clinics. Families find a caring atmosphere where they can receive strength and encouragement from others who are also going through difficult times.
MSUFCU served as Champion Sponsor of the 2024 event in East Lansing.
“We appreciate MSUFCU’s support, including hosting this fundraiser on its campus trails,” said Carolyn Hurst, Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan Executive Director. “This event makes a difference for families of seriously ill children by helping to provide a home away from home.”
Run for the House offered both in-person and virtual sign-up options. Participants were able to complete a 5K run/walk, 10K run, or the new 10K ruck with weighted vests or backpacks. Kids under age 12 challenged one another in a 1-mile fun run and sprint. Those who took part virtually had from March 15-17 to complete and register an any-distance race at their own pace.
“Hosting the Run for the House has become one of our favorite events,” said Arianna Ridderbusch, MSUFCU Vice President of Community Impact. “It’s an easy, safe, and fun way to welcome runners, walkers, and volunteers to MSUFCU’s headquarters campus while supporting the impactful work the House provides to our community.”
The 2024 race results can be viewed on the sign-up website.
About Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU)
Founded in 1937, MSUFCU has a national reputation for excellence and has received several top industry and workplace awards, including being named a Best Credit Union to Work For® by American Banker for the sixth year, a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press for 13 consecutive years, and a National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® winner for seven consecutive years. MSUFCU has also been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 10 consecutive years and has been recognized by the Credit Union National Association, earning first place for the people-helping-people philosophy Louise Herring Award. The Credit Union operates an award-winning, wholly owned credit union service organization, Reseda Group; along with digital financial platforms AlumniFi and Collegiate; trade name Oakland University Credit Union; and its foundation, the Desk Drawer Fund. MSUFCU is headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan; and has 24 branches; over 350,000 members; $7.61 billion in assets; and more than 1,100 employees. For more information, visit msufcu.org.
About Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan
The Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan keeps families with sick children together and close to the care and resources they need. It has served thousands of families by providing them a warm and caring home away from home where they can have home-cooked meals, a place for siblings to play, and a comfortable place to sleep near the hospital room where they spend countless hours with an ill child. For more information, visit rmhmm.org.
