Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $8.8 billion in assets and more than 420,000 members, announced that it will be the first-ever presenting sponsor of The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Long Island Walk. To demonstrate its commitment to the community and the cause, Teachers is pledging $50,000 to the American Cancer Society.
"Building a strong community is one of Teachers Federal Credit Union's guiding principles," said Teachers’ President and CEO Brad Calhoun. “We are constantly looking to take action alongside organizations that give back and make a difference in our members’ lives. Part of building a stronger community is building a healthier community. That is why we are so proud to further our partnership with the American Cancer Society.”
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Long Island Walk will be held at Jones Beach State Park on October 16, 2022. In addition to sponsoring the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Long Island Walk, Teachers will also host a fundraiser through collective efforts of employees and members. Throughout the month of October, Teachers employees will form teams to raise funds and volunteer to walk at both the Eastern Long Island walk and the Jones Beach walk. All funds Teachers raises during Breast Cancer Awareness Month will go directly to research with a collective goal to end breast cancer.
“Thanks in large part to decades of work and partners like Teachers Federal Credit Union, a breast cancer diagnosis does not come without hope,” said Vicky Green, National Strategic Director, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at American Cancer Society. “Our shared vision to build a strong and healthy community allows us to fund research and life-saving care for survivors, thrivers, and caregivers.”
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities in the fight against this deadly disease and funded breakthrough research, 24/7 support for breast cancer patients, and access to lifesaving screenings for more than two decades. Thanks to the support of the community and organizations like Teachers, the Long Island walk had 45,000 participants and raised $1.8 million toward breast cancer research in 2021. Through its sponsorship of the number one Making Strides event in the country, Teachers is proud of its commitment to building a strong community.
Photographed left to right: Brittany Lawton from the American Cancer Society, Teachers Federal Credit Union president and CEO Brad Calhoun, Stacey Sager from ABC7 and Stephanie Robb from the American Cancer Society.