Freedom Credit Union Accepting Donations for Rays of Hope

SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of October, Freedom Credit Union is accepting cash donations at all its branches to benefit the Rays of Hope Walk & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer, a Baystate Health Foundation charity that provides vital support to breast cancer patients, survivors, and their families throughout Western Mass.

“For more than 30 years, Rays of Hope has been a lifeline for people in our community impacted by breast cancer,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “At Freedom, we are deeply committed to helping our neighbors, and we are proud to once again support an organization that makes such a meaningful difference close to home.”

Since its inception in 1994, Rays of Hope has raised more than $17.2 million. Funds support research at the Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research, provide funding for state-of-the-art equipment, breast health programs and outreach, patient and survivor support, as well as grants for complementary therapies and cancer programs offered by community partners. Importantly, all funds raised remain local in Western Mass.

Community members are encouraged to donate at any Freedom Credit Union branch through Friday, Oct. 31.