Credit Union Donates $100K to Primary Children's Hospital

Salt Lake City, UT, July 16, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Mountain America Credit Union presented a check for $100,000 to Primary Children’s Medical Center at its annual Telethon.

"Mountain America Credit Union is committed to supporting the causes that are important to our members—and the needs of families and care for children are at the top of our priority list," said Sharon Cook, senior vice president at Mountain America. "We support Primary Children’s because it has long been recognized as one of the top children’s hospitals in the United States, and it serves the communities where Mountain America’s members live."

The money was raised at the credit union’s annual Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament.

"We are deeply grateful to Mountain America Credit Union, its sponsors, and to all who participated in the "Swing for the Kids" Golf Tournament," says Joe Mott, CEO of Primary Children’s Medical Center. "Over the past nine years, the tournament has brought together friends and colleagues for a great day of golf. But more important, it has generated almost $700,000 to further the hospital’s mission of providing specialized medical care to children in an environment of love and concern."

Mountain America Credit Union has 63 branches in four states and offers a variety of financial products and services for consumers and businesses. With roots dating back to the 1930s, Mountain America Credit Union is a tradition for many members. Today the credit union serves more than 343,000 members and has over $2.8 billion in assets. Mountain America Credit Union has been honored four times as one of "Utah’s Best Companies to Work For" by Utah Business magazine. Visit www.macu.com for more information.

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