Freedom Credit Union Seeks Donations for Rays of Hope

SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of October, Freedom Credit Union is accepting cash donations at all its branches to benefit Rays of Hope, a Baystate Health Foundation charity supporting breast-cancer patients and survivors.

“We’re always seeking new ways to uplift our community,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “We know countless families who have been personally impacted by and involved with the battle against breast cancer. We’re humbled to have this opportunity to help.”

Since its inception three decades ago, Rays of Hope has raised $17.2 million toward studies at the Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research, and has provided funding for state-of-the-art equipment, breast-health programs, outreach, and education. It also provides grants for complimentary therapies and cancer programs to community partners throughout Western Mass.

The community is encouraged to donate at any Freedom branch through Thursday, Oct. 31. Freedom Credit Union also has a team participating in the Rays of Hope Walk & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. at Temple Beth El, 979 Dickinson St., Springfield.