GLENDALE, Calif. – Los Angeles Federal Credit Union (LAFCU), in partnership with the American Red Cross, collected 17 pints at its annual Bloodmobile Drive in LAFCU’s Glendale branch’s parking lot, while separately the CU celebrated its 80th anniversary.
From the blood drive, the total pints collected will help 51 local area patients with life-saving blood transfusions. The event attracted nearly 30 people, including employees, LAFCU members, and local passer-bys, who signed up to donate blood for a good cause.
As a reward for giving blood, LAFCU gave each donor two free tickets to the Laugh Factory comedy club; a voucher for two tickets to an L.A. Galaxy soccer game; two tickets to Madame Tussauds Hollywood Wax Museum, and a free Wahoo’s Fish taco coupon.
Separately, hundreds of members helped Los Angeles Federal Credit Union celebrate its totally 80th birthday with a grand celebration at its eight Southern California locations. The event featured tantalizing special cupcakes, commemorative anniversary mugs, balloons, decorations and rad raffles. The merriment will continue in the upcoming months, with Apple and 80-themed giveaways and a few surprises.
To date, LAFCU has given away an iPad Air 2, an Apple Watch, an Atari Flashback video game console and a Fuji Film Instax Mini 8 instant camera. Additional raffle items have included gift cards from Best Buy, Cheesecake Factory, Home Depot, Massage Envy and Starbucks Coffee. LAFCU members can visit the credit union’s Facebook page to learn how they can win prizes.
At right, President/CEO John Dea (right) with Regional Branch Manager Crystal Johnson (middle) and Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Anthony Cuevas (left) welcomed guests with cupcakes, commemorative anniversary mugs and fun giveaways.