Always eager to "chip" in, First Tech Federal Credit Union—the nation’s eighth largest credit union—together with First Tech employees and members, business leaders and credit unions from across the region raised more than $1.6 million dollars as part of the annual Credit Unions for Kids fundraising campaign, benefiting children and families served at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Founded by First Tech 22 years ago, the Credit Union for Kids Northwest Classic tournament has become one of the largest credit union-sponsored events supporting Credit Unions for Kids in the nation and has raised over $12.2 million since inception. This year’s fundraising campaign championed a hearty return from the pandemic, surpassing its original goal of $1 million, with all proceeds going toward six regional children’s hospitals across California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington.

“Actions speak louder than words. The Credit Unions for Kids campaign embodies the value we place on supporting our community and reflects the guiding principle of our people helping people,” said Greg Mitchell, First Tech Federal Credit Union President and CEO. “Our team is inspired by the unwavering commitment and generosity of our credit union partners, business sponsors and tournament guests to protect the health of future leaders.”

You can watch highlights of the event’s meaningful engagements here.

Gautam Josse, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion, who spoke during the Northwest Classic event, reminded attendees that children in hospitals are just like everyone else, and when provided with the skillful, innovative care they need, these children grow up with healthy, bright futures.

First Tech’s Children’s Miracle Network hospital partners are renowned for their cutting-edge medical research, innovative therapies and treatments, and world-class care for children. Beneficiaries include:

• Children’s Hospital Colorado (Aurora, Colorado)

• OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital (Portland, Oregon)

• PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend (Eugene, Oregon)

• Seattle Children’s Hospital (Seattle, Washington)

• UC Davis Children’s Hospital (Sacramento, California)

• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital (Oakland, California)

“The NW Golf Classic has been an exceptional event for many years, and once again proved that again in 2022. We are proud to continue our partnership with First Tech FCU to raise critical funds for six of our member hospitals. On behalf of our entire organization, I offer a huge thank you to Greg Mitchell, his First Tech team, and the many sponsors who made this event one of the highest fundraising CU4Kids initiatives,” said Julie Breckenkamp, Vice President of National Strategic Partnerships at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

The success of this year’s campaign was made possible through the participation and support of many organizations, including Mastercard, Splash Financial, CO-OP Financial Solutions, Fiserv, CUNA Mutual, ORIGENCE, Raymond James, PSCU, Visa, Grant Thornton, The Standard, PEGA and more than 20 credit unions.

For more information on First Tech’s community focus and support of Credit Unions for Kids, visit https://www.firsttechfed.com/discover/community-commitment