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

Finishing a 100 mile bike ride is tough. Your legs are rubber. Fatigue sets in. But this is nothing compared to the race of a lifetime: watching your child endure the pain of suffering through a life-threatening illness. Now, parents, friends and the general public can ride for the cause. Registration is now open for riders to participate in The Beach Century Bike Tour at www.beachcenturytour.com, a 100-mile bike ride from Northwest River Park in Chesapeake, Virginia to Main Street in Columbia, North Carolina. The event, which will be held on May 9, 2009, will benefit the We Promise Foundation, whose goal is to put smiles on children’s faces by making their dreams come true.

The tour begins promptly at 7:00am and concludes at 5:00pm, followed by an after-party concert headlined by Rockstar Supernova® Finalist Dilana. This gutsy singer/songwriter has been described as America’s newest “rock vixen,” but offstage, she is quietly committed to helping others—most especially, children.

 "Growing up in South Africa I saw a lot of pain and death,” says Dilana. ”Anything I can do to help…is worthwhile."

Tickets for the concert are $25 per person. Dilana “Meet & Greet” concert tickets are also available for $100.  All Beach Century Tour Riders attend for free.  For more information on tour registration or concert details, visit www.beachcenturytour.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.