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PSCU sponsors 10k charity run

Tuesday, February 09, 2016 — 12:26:04 (EST)

St. Petersburg, Fla., Feb. 9, 2016 – People working together to improve their community is at the heart of the Credit Union mission. And for the ninth consecutive year, PSCU, the nation’s leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), is putting its sponsorship muscle behind Washington D.C.’s signature running event. PSCU’s commitment to underwriting title sponsorship expenses for the world-class Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run®, a member of the Credit Union Miracle Day (CUMD) Family of Races, means that money raised through credit union donations can directly further research and medical care at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide.

“PSCU is honored to help finance this very special event that helps so many children around the country receive the treatment they need,” said Chuck Fagan, PSCU President and CEO. “The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run is the perfect opportunity to increase awareness on Capitol Hill about the dedication that credit unions demonstrate to help their local communities thrive.”

The 44th edition of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run is set for April 3, 2016. The race is the flagship event in the CUMD family of road races that benefit hospitals in the Children’s Miracle Network. The 2016 run will mark the 15th year of title sponsorship by CUMD. Since 2002, the event (or “the Runner’s Rite of Spring” as it’s known) has raised over $7 million for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

In addition to the Washington D.C. race, the CUMD Family of Races this year includes the Credit Union SacTown Ten-Mile Run in Sacramento‚ Calif., also on April 3‚ and two Freedom Ten Mile Runs for our troops overseas.

Although the races are held in Washington, D.C., Sacramento, CA and overseas, the money raised is distributed based on where the contributions are collected. Funds raised support the entire network of the 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

PSCU proudly sends two teams of runners to the Washington, D.C. event who delight in the healthy competition. The teams are comprised of employees who are selected in a company-wide lottery from all PSCU locations.

About PSCU

Established in 1977, PSCU (St. Petersburg, Fla.) is the nation's leading credit union service organization (CUSO). The company is owned by 800 member credit unions representing over 18.2 million credit, debit, prepaid, online bill payment and mobile accounts. Comprehensive 24/7/365 member support is delivered through contact centers located throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.pscu.com .

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Source: Company press release.