Maine credit unions do more to raise money for children in need

With the snow on the ground, it finally feels like winter. And with winter, comes winter sports -- one of those being basketball. This year on January 31st Maine credit unions will be hosting the 16th Annual Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge. This is a 3-on-3 co-ed basketball tournament to raise money for the Maine’s Children’s Cancer Program held on the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus. While this has been a challenging economy, Maine credit unions, local business, families and community groups are stepping up to raise money for those children in Maine that are struggling against their illness. Last year more than $25,000 was raised bringing the total amount raised for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program to more than $148,000 since the tournament’s inception. All money raised through the event, from sponsorships to team entry fees stays right here in Maine to aid children with cancer and their families. You can contact me at jhodgkin@mainecul.org , if you are interested in playing, volunteering your time, becoming a sponsor or donating an item for our silent auction during the tournament.

-Jess H., Maine Credit Union League