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Every child needs a helping hand, especially the estimated 470,000 babies who are born too soon each year in the United States.
That's why the employees and members of Advance Financial Federal Credit Union gladly joined together at March of Dimes' March For Babies earlier this year, according to a news release.
Team AFFCU participants solicited donations to the March of Dimes and offered collectible plush toys featuring their Kids' Club mascot Moe Monkey in the credit union's three offices in East Chicago, Schererville and Gary during in the weeks leading up to the event April 27.
As a result, the member-owned financial institution's team raised $1,228 to help combat the country's No. 1 cause of newborn death and chronic childhood illnesses - premature birth, according to the release.
"We're proud to join thousands of other compassionate people across the U.S. to raise money to help the March of Dimes help kids," John Wohadlo, credit union president and CEO said in the release. "We really appreciated the positive comments and financial support that our team received from other members and local businesses."
Advance Financial Federal Credit Union strongly supports youth initiatives. The credit union created a Kids' Club to help encourage children to take an active role in their credit union, as well as to support youth financial literacy throughout Northwest Indiana.
Membership is open to anyone in Lake County.
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