Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today that it has donated $10,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Tennessee Chapter. As part of the donation, the credit union is a sponsor for two events in Middle Tennessee this year connected to the fundraising initiative “Walk to End Alzheimer’s.”
“We’re proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter to support several of their walks in the communities we serve,” said Matt Jernigan, Ascend president and CEO. “These walks raise vital funds for research and spread awareness of the Association’s critical work. Supporting their mission aligns with our commitment to serving and improving the lives of our members and neighbors, and we invite everyone to join us at our upcoming Rutherford County Walk in November as we work together toward a cure.”
The first of two “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” events in Middle Tennessee sponsored by Ascend took place Sept. 21 in Lynchburg. The second event will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, in Murfreesboro at the Hayes Soccer Complex on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. The money raised from the walks will be used to provide critical care and support resources to individuals and families affected by dementia. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide by the Alzheimer’s Association, “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
“We are honored to have Ascend as a sponsor for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Rutherford County and Tullahoma along with leading a team in Nashville,” said Dawn Bunn, Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter executive director. “Their commitment to raising awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia in our community as well as raising funds for crucial research is just part of our shared mission to serve others. We are immensely grateful for their support and hope we can continue to work together to support the more than 129,000 Tennesseans living with Alzheimer’s and their 369,000 care partners across the state.”
In total, the credit union, employees and members have contributed more than $20,000 to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s since 2012.
For more information on November’s Rutherford County Walk, the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Chapter, and how to donate, visit this link.
About Ascend Federal Credit Union
With more than 245,000 members and more than $4.4 billion in assets, Ascend Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest federally chartered credit unions in the United States. Based in Tullahoma, Tenn., the member-owned financial institution offers banking, loan, retirement, and investment services from its 28 branches, more than 55,000 free ATMs worldwide, digital banking portal, and mobile app. The credit union’s mission is to serve by offering financial literacy education and giving back to its community in a variety of ways. Ascend is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. For more information, visit ascend.org.
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
