BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the official preferred credit union of the Boise State Broncos, Mountain America Credit Union committed to make a donation to a charity for every first down completed by the Broncos football team. This year, Mountain America continued its support of St. Luke’s Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm supporting St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, as the recipient of the Mountain America First Down Donation program.

Angie Nelson and Tim Toy of Mountain America present the check to St. Luke’s representatives at Boise State University during the November 24 football game.

As a result, Mountain America Credit Union presented $16,000 to St. Luke’s Health Foundation during the November 24 home game against Utah State University.

Tim Toy and Angie Nelson, of Mountain America, presented the check to Sherry Iverson, St. Luke’s Children’s director of patient & family support services, Aaron Weiss, MD, Treasure Valley Pediatrics, and Tara Dombek, St. Luke's Children’s director of pediatrics, along with other representatives from St. Luke’s.

“We are so grateful for the generosity of Mountain America Credit Union. In the past two years, they have donated over $52,000 to St. Luke's Health Foundation—every dollar of which has benefited St. Luke's Children’s and the kids in our community,” said Zoë Brunelle, director of major and planned gifts. “Thank you Mountain America, and go Broncos!”

“The health of our community is continuously supported and improved by the services provided by St. Luke’s,” Toy said. “Mountain America is proud to help such a valuable resource here in the Treasure Valley.”

About Mountain America Credit Union
With more than 790,000 members and $8 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union assists members on the right path to help them identify and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, over 90 branches across five states, thousands of shared-branching locations nationwide and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America—safely guiding you forward along your financial journey. Learn more at macu.com.

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