By Times Chronicle Staff
The Osoyoos Credit Union (OCU) has announced that, thanks to the dedication and hard work of its staff, $923 was raised from the recent bake sale held during International Credit Union Day.
OCU has topped up the amount, bringing the total to $1,000, which was presented to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation in support of the expansion of the Oncology Clinic at Penticton Regional Hospital.
The staff bake sale was motivated by a cause that hits close to home for many at OCU. Several employees have been personally affected by cancer and have benefited from the care provided locally.
This initiative was their way of giving back to the healthcare services that have touched their lives and the lives of their loved ones. “The team worked tirelessly to make this fundraiser a success, and they are proud to be able to contribute to such an important cause,” OCU said.
“We’re incredibly proud of our staff for their hard work and the heart they put into this effort,” said Greg Sol, CEO of Osoyoos Credit Union. “International Credit Union Day is about celebrating the impact credit unions make in their communities, and our staff truly exemplified that by coming together to support the Oncology Department expansion.”
OCU has supported this vital south Okanagan healthcare initiative with a $5,000 donation made through its community giving program last year. This year’s fundraiser took on a more personal focus, enabling staff and community members to make a direct impact through the bake sale and celebration.
For more information about the SOS Medical Foundation’s $10 Million Oncology Campaign, or how to fund raise contact: Ian Lindsay, CEO South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation at [email protected] or by phone at 250-492-9027.
