A Successful 2007 Credit Union Harvest Run/ Walk

For Immediate Release September 10, 2007

Broomfield, CO - Over 220 runners, walkers, and families braved the chilly weather and joined Community Shares and ten local credit unions for the 2007 Credit Union Harvest Run/Walk on Sunday, September 9. This exciting 5K run/walk event in Broomfield also featured a Kids Fun Run, an Expo with local businesses and nonprofits, and great awards for the winners.

This year’s event is estimated to have raised over $10,000 for Community Shares of Colorado, a local nonprofit dedicated to connecting Colorado residents to the charities they care about most. "Not only does the Harvest Run benefit Community Shares and our work inspiring philanthropy, the event itself is a fun, family-friendly opportunity to interact with local nonprofit organizations building a stronger community,” said Alyssa Kopf, Interim CEO of Community Shares.

Major event sponsors included the Boulder Running Company, Renaissance Boulder Suites Hotel, Rainbow Rewards, and Automotive Avenues. Food and beverage sponsors included Panera Bread, Boulder Sausage, Left Hand Brewing Company, Aspen Water, and Mountain High Yogurt. Participants were treated to goodie bags, food and beverage, and even a beer garden to enjoy after completing the 5K.

The Harvest Run/Walk is led by Chair Steve Carr from Boulder Valley Credit Union and representatives from the sponsoring credit unions. Carr remarked, “The Harvest Run/Walk is a perfect example of how credit unions work together cooperatively for a common cause. This one event helped many through its support of Community Shares of Colorado, and demonstrated how credit unions continue to make a difference in our communities."

The local credit unions that produced the 2007 Harvest Run/Walk are the Boulder Valley Credit Union, Boulder Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union, St. Vrain Valley Credit Union, Premier Members Federal Credit Union, Elevations Credit Union, Bellco Credit Union, Norbel Credit Union, Westminster Federal Credit Union, Colorado United Credit Union, and Aurora Catholic Federal Credit Union. The Credit Union Association of Colorado also sponsored the event.

For more information about Community Shares, please visit www.cshares.org or call 303-861-7507.

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