Texas Trust Gives Foundation partnered with employees of Texas Trust Credit Union to hold its fifth annual Relay for Life walk benefitting the American Cancer Society.
The Texas Trust Relay Team raised pledges of more than $7,000, which was matched by the Texas Trust Gives Foundation. The total amount donated to the cause was $14,100. Donations were raised through pledges, raffle tickets, and the sale of customized T-shirts.
The walk was held at Texas Trust’s corporate office in Arlington. Luminaria outlined the walk path as a way to honor those who are fighting cancer, celebrate those who have won their battles, and remember those who lost their lives to cancer. The walk included other family-oriented activities such as giant yard games and carnival-style food. The event kicked off with the singing of the National Anthem by Kiara Mullins, a local high school senior and member of an all-star choir.
The walk was especially important to Patti Morales, chair of the Texas Trust Credit Union Community Unity Team. “My sister died from cancer when she was 45 years old,” said Morales. “I could not do anything about her cancer, but through volunteer hours and support from our employees for Relay for Life, I can help raise money for research so someone else’s sister or brother’s life might be extended, or they might be cured from this devastating disease.”
The donation will go to the American Cancer Society to support cancer research and 24/7 care for cancer patients, as well as lifesaving cancer screenings.
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