SALT LAKE CITY, UT (August 1, 2018) – As the Salt Lake Bees faced the Nashville Sounds on Monday, July 30, Chartway Federal Credit Union and its We Promise Foundation partnered with Make-A-Wish® Utah to host a surprise Wish Reveal for 5 year-old Simon, who battles cancer. After throwing the first pitch to kick-off Bumble’s Birthday night, the three organizations held a special on-field presentation, revealing to Simon that his wish to visit Disneyland® has been approved and will be granted.
“At Chartway, we’re dedicated to making life more affordable for our members and to strengthening the communities we serve,” said Brian Schools, president & CEO of Chartway Federal Credit Union. “That's why we were honored to serve as the Sponsor of the Night for Bumble’s Birthday celebration, and through our We Promise Foundation, to have partnered with Make-A-Wish Utah to bring joy, hope, and smiles to Simon and his family.”
Make-A-Wish Utah’s president & CEO, Jared Perry agreed, sharing “What an incredible evening. We’re very appreciative for the continued support of Chartway’s We Promise Foundation. We’re granting a wish every other day to children like Simon who have a life-threatening medical conditions, and to know that we have a partner in Chartway’s We Promise Foundation is absolutely amazing.”
Chartway’s We Promise Foundation has proudly given back to the communities it serves in Uta since 2010, providing more than $1.6 million in support of Utah-based organizations, including Make-A-Wish Utah and Ability Found. Altogether, the credit union’s charitable arm has raised more than $10,000,000 to provide the financial support needed to make dreams and wishes come to life for children facing medical challenges.
PHOTOS: Surprise Wish Reveal: As the Salt Lake Bees faced the Nashville Sounds on Monday, July 30, Chartway Federal Credit Union and its We Promise Foundation partnered with Make-A-Wish® Utah to host a surprise Wish Reveal for 5 year-old Simon, who battles cancer. After throwing the first pitch to kick-off Bumble’s Birthday night, the three organizations held a special on-field presentation, revealing to Simon that his wish to visit Disneyland® has been approved and will be granted. Pictured: Utah sports mascots, Wish kid, Simon; Simon’s friends and family, Chartway board chairman, Bob Holmes; We Promise Foundation board chairman & Chartway board member, Wayne Foshay; Make-A-Wish Utah’s President & CEO and We Promise Foundation board member, Jared Perry; We Promise Foundation board member, Tyler Quigley; Chartway’s president & CEO, Brian Schools, Chartway’s executive vice president & COO, Kim Little, and Chartway’s regional president, Skip Wilson. Simon’s Wish Is Granted: Thanks to a grant from Chartway Federal Credit Union’s We Promise Foundation, Make-A-Wish® Utah will be making Simon’s wish to visit Disneyland® come true. Simon, who battles cancer, loves baseball – especially the Salt Lake Bees – and was thrilled to meet Bees baseball players and more than a dozen of Utah’s beloved sports mascots during Bumble’s Birthday celebration at Smith’s Ballpark on Monday, July 30.
ABOUT CHARTWAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Chartway Federal Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution, has been proudly serving members for more than half a century. Guided by its vision, mission, and values, the $2.1 billion credit union is dedicated to making life more affordable for its 180,000 members through nearly 50 branches and a full slate of online, mobile, and telephone banking services, including mobile deposit, mobile bill pay, and digital wallets. As one of the largest credit unions in the country – with membership concentrations in Virginia, Utah, and Texas – Chartway is consistently recognized for its financial strength, its ability to make life affordable for its members, and for its philanthropic efforts through its charitable arm, the We Promise Foundation, which has raised more than $10 million to provide life-changing experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles to children facing medical hardship or illness. For more information, visit www.Chartway.com; or, visit them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
ABOUT CHARTWAY’S WE PROMISE FOUNDATION
As the charitable arm of Chartway FCU, the We Promise Foundation is dedicated to providing life changing experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles to children facing medical hardship or illness. Since 1999, the credit union and its We Promise Foundation have raised more than $10M to bring smiles to the faces of thousands of children. For more information, visit www.WePromiseFoundation.org; or, visit them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH UTAH
Make-A-Wish® Utah creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Located in its facility in Murray, A Wishing Place, Make-A-Wish® Utah offers a life-affirming wish experience at a time of critical need. For more information, visit us online at utah.wish.org, on social @makeawishutah or call them at (801) 262-9474.