Press Contact:
Liz McNulty
Chartway Federal Credit Union
757-552-1000 x43699
cemcnulty@chartway.com

Chartway is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 1st Annual Virginia Is For Lovers 14K and 1.4 Mile Run to be held on February 14th, 2009 in Virginia Beach.

Managed by the same team who produces the annual Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach, the Virginia Is For Lovers 14K and 1.4 Mile Run kicks off and finishes at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater concluding with an awards ceremony and post race party featuring award winning local talent. Over 2000 runners of all ages and abilities are expected to participate.

A portion of the proceeds from the race will go to Chartway’s We Promise Foundation. This non-profit charitable arm of Chartway was created to put a smile on a child’s face by making their dream come true. Since 1999, Chartway and its We Promise Foundation have raised more than $1.3 million in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern Virginia, Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater and other Hampton Roads-area charitable groups.  For more information, visit www.WePromiseFoundation.com. 

“I am continuously humbled by the outpouring of support and participation that comes from our community during events such as the Virginia Is For Lovers race,” stated Chartway President and CEO Ron Burniske.  “Our mission, “People helping people,” is truly lived by the people of Hampton Roads.”
 
Event details can be found on the race website www.vifl14k.com.

About Chartway Federal Credit Union
Chartway FCU, a not-for-profit financial institution, has been serving members and families since 1959, building a service network that includes 64 branches in 10 states. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, the credit union’s reach extends through Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia and Utah. HeritageWest Credit Union and SouthWest Community Credit Union joined the Chartway family in 2010. Utah Central became part of the organization in 2011. Altogether, the organization has assets of more than $1.9 billion, and serves 230,000 members. For more information, visit www.chartway.com; or, follow them at www.facebook.com/chartwayfcu.