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Freedom Credit Union accepting donations in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – During the month of September, Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at all its branches throughout western Massachusetts to benefit The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and their mission to raise funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and all other forms of dementia.

 

“Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease affecting more than 6 million people in the United States, killing more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined,” said Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch. “So many of our members and staff have been affected by this devastating disease and we are happy to help by raising funds and awareness.”

 

Through Thursday, September 30, Freedom Credit Union employees and members, as well as the community at large, are invited to make monetary donations at any Freedom branch.

 

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

 

“Not only will we be raising funds this month, but we are also putting together a team to participate in one of the walks on Sunday, September 26 at Holyoke Community College,” added Welch. “We are proud to support causes that affect our community, and hope others will join us.”

 

 

About Freedom Credit Union

Originally chartered in 1922 as the Western Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union and renamed in 2004, Freedom Credit Union is an 11-branch, full-service financial institution. Today, membership is available to anyone who lives, works or attends school in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin or Berkshire counties in Massachusetts, and Hartford or Tolland counties in Connecticut. Offering a complete range of banking services and loan products, Freedom Credit Union has conveniently located Massachusetts branches in Chicopee, Easthampton, Feeding Hills, Greenfield, Ludlow, Northampton, Turners Falls, West Springfield and three in Springfield, including the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy branch. For more information, visit freedom.coop.   

 

Freedom Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Shares and deposits in excess of NCUA limits are fully insured by the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation (MSIC). Equal housing lender. NMLS #478769.