NOTRE DAME, Ind.–After the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the USC Trojans in college football—meaning Notre Dame FCU beat USC CU in the 6th annual credit union charity challenge, NDFCU donated its winnings to a charity.
Each year, as the University of Notre Dame football team prepares to play the University of Southern California, their like-named credit unions also compete off the field in a goodwill charity challenge. Each credit union put $5,000 on the line. The credit union that opens the most new checking accounts donates the full $10,000 to the charity of their choice.
This year, Notre Dame FCU donated the $10,000 winnings to The Kelly Cares Foundation. The Kelly Cares Foundation focuses on a variety of initiatives, including breast cancer awareness and research. The foundation is co-founded by University of Notre Dame Head Football Coach Brian Kelly and his wife, Paqui, who is a two-time breast cancer survivor.
Notre Dame FCU President/CEO Tom Gryp presented Paqui Kelly, president of Kelly Cares Foundation, with a $10,000.00 check.
"Brian and I are so thankful to be chosen as the benefactor for this year's Credit Union Charity Challenge,” Paqui Kelly said. “Thanks to the generosity of Notre Dame FCU members and employees, this donation will go a long way in advancing our mission. Notre Dame FCU continues to be an incredible partner, and we are so grateful for their continued support.”
Tom Gryp added, “Just as the football victory over USC was exciting, presenting Kelly Cares Foundation this $10,000 is also very satisfying and uplifting. Many thanks to our wonderful members and employees for coming together to make this contest victory possible.”