Credit Union ONE Walks for Life to Support Organ and Tissue Donation

Credit Union ONE was a proud sponsor of the
19th Annual Gift of  Life Walk/Run. 

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE (CUONE) was a sponsor of the 19^th Annual Gift of Life Walk/Run benefiting the Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP) on July 30, 2016 at Belle Isle State Park.

For the fourth consecutive year, CUONE employees participated in the event and joined MOTTEP in celebrating those who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. The event included a 5K and a 10K race, as well as a 5K walk. MOTTEP’s Gift of Life Walk/Run is Michigan’s largest event promoting organ and tissue donation. This year’s event raised more than $69,000.   

“The Life Walk brings together so many and it’s always heartwarming to hear the experiences of those who have been affected by an organ or tissue donation,” said John Kozich, Vice President of Community Relations for CUONE. “It’s a cause we’re proud to support.”  

Credit Union ONE Walks for Life to Support Organ and Tissue Donation

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE (CUONE) was a proud sponsor of the 18^th Annual Gift of Life Walk/Run benefiting the Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP). The event, which included a 5K and 10K race as well as a 5K walk, was held at Belle Isle State Park on July 25, 2015.

Credit Union ONE employees and their friends and families
participated in the 18th Annual Gift of Life Walk/Run. 

For the third consecutive year, CUONE employees and their friends and families participated in the event and joined MOTTEP in celebrating those who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.

“The Life Walk is such an inspiration. It’s both heart-warming and humbling to hear the experiences of so many people who have been affected by an organ or tissue donation,” said John Kozich, Vice President of Community Relations for CUONE. “Our credit union is honored to support MOTTEP and their great cause.” 

MOTTEP works year-round within communities to create awareness, promote education, and encourage individuals to consider becoming an organ donor.  The organization places a special emphasis on education in minority communities where there is traditionally lower donor participation.

MOTTEP’s Gift of Life Walk/Run is Michigan’s largest event promoting organ and tissue donation. This year’s event raised more than $75,000 and brought together a diverse group of attendees, incuding organ donors’ families, transplant recipients, medical professionals, politicians, corporate partners, and other community members.

“The Life Walk/Run is an experience that brings all our transplant partners to the communities that we serve everyday to fulfill our mission,” said Remonia Chapman, Program Director of Gift of Life MOTTEP, “We’re working to maximize organ and tissue donation for transplantation through innovative programs and exceptional service. Gift of Life MOTTEP mobilizes our message…one step at a time.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for more than seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATMs nationwide, serving 120,000 members, with twenty offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Credit Union ONE Walks for Life

Representatives from Team Credit Union ONE ready for The Life Walk

Ferndale, Michigan – The 17th Annual Life Walk was held at Historic Belle Isle Park on Saturday, July 26, 2014, and for the second year Credit Union ONE was proud to take part in the celebration of life. 

The Life Walk is held annually to benefit and celebrate the Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP).  Giving the gift of life is a sacrifice that cannot be overlooked, and those whose loved ones help provide the ultimate gift are honored during the event.

MOTTEP reaches out to those in communities to create awareness and to encourage individuals to consider becoming an organ donor.  The organization places a special emphasis on education in minority communities where there is low donor participation. It also celebrates both the families of individuals who donated and to those who received organs.

This year Credit Union ONE had a team of 20 walkers/runners including Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE's President and CEO participating in the event.

“Meeting so many people and hearing their stories of being alive because of a transplant is overwhelming," said Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE President and CEO. Credit Union ONE is happy to be among those that support such a great cause - if you are not a donor you need to become one today.”

The MOTTEP Life Walk was a day filled with family, friends, food and fun.  Those attending all shared in the message that each one can extend life through organ and tissue donation with every step they take. 

 Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 113,000 members, with seventeen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Credit Union ONE takes steps for MOTTEP

MOTTEP Honorary Co-Chair Gary Moody,
Credit Union ONE President/CEO speaks to
crowd of walkers

Ferndale, Michigan – Giving the gift of life is a sacrifice that cannot be overlooked.  Those whose loved ones help provide the ultimate gift were recently honored and Credit Union ONE was proud to take part in the celebration of life.

Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE Co-Chaired the 2013 16^th Annual Life Walk, which was held at Historic Belle Isle Park on Saturday, July 27, 2013. 

The Life Walk is held annually to benefit and celebrate the Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP).  MOTTEP reaches out to those in communities to create awareness and to encourage individuals to consider becoming an organ donor.  The organization places a special emphasis on education in minority communities where there is low donor participation. It also celebrates both the families of individuals who donated and to those who received organs.

“This event is such an inspiration, said Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE President and CEO.  Meeting so many people and hearing their stories of being alive because of a transplant is overwhelming.  It was very humbling for me to be the Honorary Chair among so many brave and amazing people.  Our credit union is happy to be among those that support such a great cause - if you are not a donor you need to become one today.”

The MOTTEP Life Walk was a day filled with family, friends, food and fun.  Those attending all shared in the message that each one can extend life through organ and tissue donation with every step they take. 

“Gift of Life MOTTEP is proud that Credit Union ONE is a partner with us in saving and enhancing lives...one step at time, said Remonia Chapman, Program Director for Gift of Life MOTTEP.  It's an honor when people will join you in the rain and share the sunshine of the presence.  That's what Gary Moody, his family and the Credit Union ONE family did - shared their sunshine.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org