MANCHESTER, N.H. – Members First Credit Union was the presenting sponsor for the Footrace for the Fallen, an annual 5K hosted by the Manchester Police Athletic League (MPAL). MPAL is a nonprofit organization that matches cops with kids, providing after school and summer athletic and enrichment activities to area youth. The credit union’s $10,000 donation supports the work that MPAL does with the young people of the Greater Manchester community.
“It was an honor to attend the Footrace for the Fallen and see the people of our community supporting MPAL and remembering our local heroes,” said Karl Betz, Members First Credit Union SVP/CFO and interim CEO. “MPAL’s dedication to the youth of Greater Manchester is inspiring, and we are pleased to be able to support their efforts.”
Since 2007, the Footrace for the Fallen road race has honored all New Hampshire law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty and especially Manchester’s own Sergeant Henry McAllister, Inspector William Moher, Officer Ralph Miller, and Officer Michael Briggs.
“Members First has been an incredible partner in helping us serve kids and families that might otherwise be left behind,” said John Rainville, MPAL executive director. “They've made it possible for MPAL to provide free life skills programs for some of Manchester’s most at-risk youth.”