Louisiana FCU raises $8,200 for cancer research

Written by Garick Giroir | Oct 26, 2022 9:18:45 PM

 

LAPLACE, LA –Louisiana Federal Credit Union (FCU) raised a total of $8,200 in less than two hours at its annual Sweet Soiree fundraising auction for the American Cancer Society (ACS) on October 20.

“Helping people is the foundation of what we do, and our team really put on an amazing display of that tonight,” said Rhonda Hotard, President and CEO of Louisiana FCU. “Cancer is something we are all familiar with. We have all been touched by it in one way or another. Sweet Soiree is just one of the ways we show our support for the ones still fighting and the survivors.”

Sweet Soiree featured a 50/50 raffle and a live auction featuring bid items generously donated by credit union employees. The auction historically consists of sweet confections like cakes, truffles, fudge and other baked goods. For attendees looking to cut back on sweets, the auction offers other diverse prizes, such as gift baskets, football tickets and many more nonedible options.

Louisiana FCU’s donation helps to support ACS’ efforts to assist people facing a cancer diagnosis today, educate people about risk reduction and early detection, and fund life-saving research to protect future generations.


About Louisiana FCU
Louisiana Federal Credit Union is a full-service not-for-profit financial institution serving more than 36,000 members in Louisiana. For more information about the credit union, visit www.LouisianaFCU.org.

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Louisiana FCU employee, Yolanda Jones, places her bid during the Sweet Soiree live auction.

All Sweet Soiree bid items are donated by credit union employees to help raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Contact
Kim Bourgeois
Director of Business Development & Community Outreach
t. 985.653.1752
e. kbourgeois@LouisianaFCU.org
www.LouisianaFCU.org