American Airlines Federal Credit Union Makes $50,000 Donation to Children's Miracle Network

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AA Credit Union proudly presented Children's Miracle Network Hospitals with a $50,000 donation as a result of the 15th Annual American Airlines Federal Credit Union Golf Tournament, which took place May 6 at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. The total donation will be split between Cook Children's Health Foundation and Children's Medical Center Foundation.

The check was presented Aug. 25 at the AA Credit Union headquarters building in Fort Worth. Jackie Daulton, Children's Miracle Network Coordinator at Cook Children's Medical Center of Fort Worth, and Angela Bynum, Sponsor Relations Representative at Children's Medical Center of Dallas, accepted the donation.

The tournament was sponsored by a number of AA Credit Union partners, including presenting sponsors CO-OP Network; Global Vision Systems, Inc.; Fiserv; PSCU Financial Services; and many other sponsors who participated at various levels.

"We had another incredible tournament this year," said Pedro Noda, Golf Tournament Director and eMarketing Manager at AA Credit Union. "Thanks to the support of our partners and Credit Union employees, we're so happy to be able to make this donation to our two local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals."

Since 1996, credit unions have partnered with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals through the Credit Unions for Kids program. The funds raised help support new facilities, equipment, research programs, patient services, special patient needs and health education programs benefiting 17 million children annually.

The donation from the golf tournament includes a CO-OP Financial Services Miracle Match of $10,000. The Miracle Match program is a $1 million matching funds program which aims to match contributions at the local level, expanding the contributions raised by credit unions to stimulate even greater giving for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

"Despite the challenges in today's economy, giving back to the community remains a top priority for our member credit unions," said Stan Hollen, President/CEO of CO-OP Financial Services. "The Miracle Match program aims to assist in stimulating the fundraising efforts of our members in the communities where they live and work."

"As corporate citizens, we understand how important it is to support our community," said Angie Owens, AA Credit Union President and CEO. "We're also very proud that 100 percent of every dollar raised through our Annual Golf Tournament goes directly toward patient care at our two local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals."

About American Airlines Federal Credit Union

Founded in 1936, AA Credit Union now serves the present and retired employees of American Airlines, their family members and people who work in the air transportation industry. In its 75th year, AA Credit Union has more than 229,000 members nationwide and assets in excess of $5.3 billion. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, AA Credit Union is committed first and foremost to enriching its member-owners' financial well-being through their participation in the products and services of the Credit Union. For more information, please visit www.AACreditUnion.org.

AA Credit Union is a registered trademark of American Airlines, Inc.

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SOURCE American Airlines Federal Credit Union