American Airlines FCU Donates $54,000 to Children’s Miracle Network

American Airlines Federal Credit Union presented Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals with a $54,000 donation as a result of its 25th annual Credit Union Golf Tournament.

The tournament took place Sept. 3 at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. The donation was split between Cook Children’s Medical Center Foundation and Children’s Medical Center Foundation.

A check for the donation was presented at American Airlines FCU headquarters in Fort Worth. Karol Johnson from Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth and Kendal Rowden from Children’s Medical Center Foundation in Dallas were in attendance to accept the donation from American Airlines FCU President/CEO Gail Enda and Tish Pruitt, the tournament coordinator.

“Our annual tournament was almost back to normal again as we gathered to raise much-needed funds for charities that are still in exceptional need, especially after our nation and the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Pruitt. “We also made efforts to ensure the safety of all our participants as well as our volunteers.”

“For many participants, this golf tournament outing was the first time seeing peers since the pandemic began,” said Enda. “This is a great way to come together, have some fun, and show our support to our healthcare community. It was important for us to get back to helping raise money for our children’s hospitals.”

Credit unions hold fast to their motto of “people helping people,” and this philosophy blossoms with the industry's support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Credit unions fundraising under the Credit Unions for Kids brand have partnered with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals since 1996, generating more than $100 million in contributions.

“As a longtime supporter of children’s health, American Airlines Credit Union has faithfully provided mission-critical funding to support delivery of the best care possible to the nearly 300,000 kids we serve each year,” said Brent Christopher, president of Children’s Medical Center Foundation. “We’re grateful for the continued commitment and dedication of their team to helping us make life better for children.”

“Cook Children’s is incredibly grateful for our long-standing partnership with American Airlines Credit Union,” said Grant Harris, SVP, chief development officer, Cook Children’s Health Foundation. “Thanks to their generous support of our Sit…Stay…PLAY facility dog program, our patients receive a unique form of healing through their interactions with our six therapy dogs. On behalf of our staff, patients, and families, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone at the credit union for all that they do.”

The tournament was sponsored by credit union vendors and partners, including presenting sponsors Global Vision Systems, Inc., Symitar, and PSCU.

From left, Tish Pruitt, community relations American Airlines FCU; Karol Johnson, CMN hospitals specialist; Gail Enda, president/CEO, American Airlines FCU; and Kendall Rowden, development officer, corporate partnerships.