BEAUMONT, Texas — A Southeast Texas credit union raised thousands of dollars to support area veterans Friday.
The Neches Federal Credit Union raised more than $4,000 through its seventh annual Veterans Day 5K event. The money raised will help support the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group.
The group is a non-profit organization that works to provide "final military honors to veterans from all military branches, the United States Coast Guard, and World War II Merchant Mariners who served under honorable conditions," according to their website.
More than 220 participants from Neches FCU and veterans from the Port Neches Fire Department took part in Friday's event. The money was raised through a 5K, seven-mile bike ride, and one-mile walk/run.
The credit union matched all donations contributed by the Neches FCU board of directors and staff.
“We are extremely proud of this annual event and salute those who have served and sacrificed to protect our country,” Jason Landry, president and CEO of Neches FCU, said.
Neches FCU hosted and promoted the event internally and those who participated were encouraged to post their picture on Neches FCU’s Facebook page using the hashtag #NechesWalksForVets.
"Today and every day, we thank you for your bravery, sacrifice and dedication to our country," Neches FCU representatives said in a Facebook post.
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NECHES FCU hosts 7th Annual Veteran’s Day 5K and raises over $4,000
Neches Federal Credit Union announces that they raised over $4,000 today that will go to support the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group (SETVSG). The funds were raised by way of a 5K, seven-mile bike ride, and one-mile walk/run that the credit union hosted Friday.
The 5K event was promoted and hosted internally by Neches FCU, and employees were encouraged to ride their bike, walk, or run. Donations contributed by the Neches FCU board of directors and staff were matched by the credit union.
Over 220 participants from Neches FCU and Veterans from the Port Neches Fire Department participated in the event and were encouraged to post their picture on Neches FCU’s Facebook page using the hashtag #NechesWalksForVets.
“We are extremely proud of this annual event and salute those who have served and sacrificed to protect our country,” said Jason Landry, President/CEO of Neches FCU.
