OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Pacific Marine Credit Union (PMCU) was once again a proud sponsor and supporter of AJ’s Kids Crane, an event that directly benefits the children of Rady Children’s Hospital. PMCU presented a $22,500 check to AJ Machado from Energy 103.7 to purchase toys for the children at Rady Children’s Hospital. This check amount was not only a new record for Pacific Marine Credit Union, but also broke records at AJ’s Kids Crane for being the largest monetary donation ever presented, the credit union said.
AJ’s Kids Crane has become an annual event, where AJ lives up on a crane in a parking lot above Mission Valley until he collects 100,000 toys or raises the funds to purchase the toys. The toys collected are given to the children throughout the year as a reward for bravery, a “bribe” to encourage them to take medicine, a thing to play with a visiting friend and much more!
As a sponsor of AJ’s Kids Crane, PMCU members and the community dropped off new toys at our 11 branches throughout San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino counties. Supporters also purchased icons that were displayed in the branches. Pacific Marine Credit Union employees did not want to miss out on the joy of giving to this worthy cause, and held their own internal toy and fund raising efforts as well. Now in its eighth year sponsoring this event, PMCU reported it has raised over $90,000.