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Gavulic also thanked the Michigan Credit Union League’s such strong support for the second consecutive year,

(MCUL) Renee Werth, vice president of education and she said, “Passion. Absolute passion.”

events, as well as all of the celebrity support the campaign
garnered on social media (Lady Antebellum, Marie Osmond, “When it comes down to it,” Sclater said, holding back
Chelsea Clinton, Mark Ruffalo, Miss America 2018 Cara tears, “this community — whether we’re collecting Dimes
for Diapers or we’re asking for votes for a very important
Mund, Bill Engvall, Alli Simpson and Mark Wills).
project at Hurley — this community rallies. We’re resilient

Hurley’s victory is a testament to the enthusiasm and and we see the importance of our Children’s Miracle

generosity of Flint’s community. Many leaders in the com- Network Hospital and Hurley Hospital and what they do

munity, including Gavulic and the area’s credit unions, tire- for the children of our community.”

lessly campaigned for participation in the 2017 Vote for

Miracles contest, calling in personal favors from friends,

“We’re resilient and we see thelocal media and fellow community leaders.

“This was a campaign to unite all walks of life for one importance of our Children’s

purpose — to help kids,” CMN Hospitals Director Linda Miracle Network Hospital and
Tracy-Stephens said before introducing some of the chil- Hurley Hospital and what they do
dren in attendance. “Thank you for catching the spirit for the children of our community.”
and wanting to help kids in our community.”

ELGA Credit Union contributed an additional $5,000

to Hurley Children’s Hospital. The hospital also got an Cheryl Sclater

additional donation on behalf of Alan Klein, a pediatric Business and Community Development Officer

dentist at Hurley, who donated $20,000. Three children ELGA Credit Union

under the age of 7, two of which are cancer survivors,

accepted the checks donated to Hurley. Speaking to how this initiative fits in the broader credit

Hurley is using the Vote for Miracles winnings to create union mission of “people helping people,” Sclater said the
a treatment room for the victims of child sexual abuse. young people that are falling victim to abuse in every com-
The room will create a safe and private space for children munity are the people that most need our help. “These
to tell their stories of abuse one time during treatment, children are our future, and if we can give these children
which will then be used in any further proceedings. With- their childhood back, to be able to grow up, that’s people
out the funding for the room, children affected by sexual helping people.”

abuse would be brought into the emergency room and “The community recognizes the importance of this room,”
examined next to other patients.
said Sclater, referring to the treatment room that Hurley

“I’m so thankful and appreciative of the credit unions for will be developing.

helping us get all these votes. This money is giving us the MCUL began its involvement with CMN Hospitals 20
opportunity to let those affected children tell that story years ago, in 1998. At the MCUL/CUSG 2018 Annual
one time,” said Mattie Pearson, administrator of Hurley Convention & Exposition (AC&E), attendees will be able
Women & Children’s Services, who went on to tell an to support CMN Hospitals through a golf outing, fun run/
emotional room that this project will alleviate victims of walk, and live and silent auctions. We encourage you to
child sexual abuse from having to retell their story many participate in these AC&E offerings to help CMN Hospi-
times over. “This is going to help the community so much.” tals continue to provide treatment for children in need.

This is the second year in a row that Hurley Children’s
Hospital has won Vote for Miracles’ top prize. MCUL
spoke with Cheryl Sclater, business and community
development officer for ELGA Credit Union, following
the ceremony. When asked how ELGA is able to rally

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