INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU) said Project 44 is its new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness Debit Card.
The IMCU Cancer Awareness Debit Card provides members an opportunity to support a different cancer-related organization each year. A portion of each signature transaction made with the card March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024, up to $10,000, will be donated to Project 44.
The card is available for issue to members at IMCU’s 32 Indiana locations. The IMCU Cancer Awareness Debit Card is an option to members with a free checking account and can be issued immediately via IMCU’s instant issue program, which allows members to receive their debit card on the spot.
“Project 44 was created in honor of the late Andrew Smith. Wearing the #44, Andrew was a beloved, standout member of Butler University’s two-time NCAA Finals basketball team,” the credit union said. “Having been a personal recipient of a bone marrow transplant in November of 2015, Andrew and his wife, Samantha, were blessed with an additional three months together to make and share memories that would last well beyond Andrew’s final days on earth. On January 12, 2016, at the age of 25, Andrew passed away following a two-year battle with cancer.
“Committed to carrying out Andrew’s selfless work, Project 44’s initial goal was to save 44 lives. With a 1:430 ratio of registrants to matches, 18,920 new registry members are needed,” the credit union added.
Now an incorporated 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Project 44’s enhanced broader mission is to save lives through bone marrow donation.
“IMCU is honored to partner with Project 44 and support their important mission of saving lives through bone marrow donation,” said John Newett, president and CEO of IMCU. “We enjoyed cheering for Andrew at Butler and we are happy to help carry on his legacy with such a worthy cause.”