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Northwest Federal and Town of Herndon celebrate first Ice Breaker Run
More than 200 runners hit the pavement in what is sure to be an annual family event
HERNDON, VA (April 4, 2015) — As Sunday, March 22 came, 229 participants were off and running in the Town of Herndon’s inaugural “Ice Breaker Family Fun Run.” Northwest Federal Credit Union’s Herndon branch at 200 Spring Street served as the starting gate for the first 5K of the year, which then took runners on a scenic path through the Herndon Parkway and Sugarland Run Trail before finishing back at the Credit Union.
“We’ve been pleased to sponsor community events in Herndon for many years, and it’s clear the Ice Breaker Run will become a popular activity,” said Chris McDonald, President/CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union. “Our Northwest Federal team had a good time, and we’re looking forward to being a sponsor again in 2016. It really is a great way to support our local area, where many of our members and employees live.”
The first female runner to cross the finish line was Allison Boone, while the fastest male participant was Thomas Maloney. Herndon Branch Manager Cheryl Shackleford was pleased to present both winners with $100 gift cards from Northwest Federal.
The Ice Breaker run is the first race of the 2015 season organized by Herndon’s Parks and Recreation Department. In addition to the Ice Breaker Family Fun Run, Northwest Federal is a sponsor of the upcoming Herndon Festival, a large community event offering live music, carnival rides, food and crafts. Held in historic downtown Herndon, the Festival will run May 28-31.
Participating in “home town” Herndon events is a natural for Northwest Federal, as the Credit Union recently opened its second area branch in the Village Center area. Altogether, the Credit Union has seven branches to serve members’ financial needs in addition to online and mobile services.
About Northwest Federal Credit Union
Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 50 credit unions in the nation. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Va., Northwest Federal is dedicated to providing financial services and education to its members and the community. The Credit Union currently serves more than 165,000 members and has assets in excess of $2.8 billion. For more information, visit www.nwfcu.org.