Annual SacTown Run Raises Over $216k for NorCal Kids!

The Annual Credit Union SacTown Run took place Sunday, April 7, in Sacramento, raising more than $216,500 for 11 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) and helping local kids throughout California and Nevada receive the medical care they need. 

More than 2,000 runners participated in this year’s run, including 986 credit union employees and credit union members from across California and Nevada. The event, which started and ended on the Capitol Mall in front of the California State Capitol, featured a 10-mile race, 5K run/walk, and Miracle Mile.

The run was hosted by the Sacramento Running Association (SRA), a community-based nonprofit that promotes the sport of running in the greater Sacramento area, including the California International Marathon.

“Thanks to incredible partners like the Sacramento Running Association and generous sponsors, runners, and volunteers from California and Nevada, we are helping countless children at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals receive critical medical attention,” said Diana Dykstra, president and CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues. “Because of the amazing work of so many credit union movement supporters, we’re making a real difference for kids across both states. These funds directly support the CMN Hospital system, ensuring children and their families receive the best possible care and support. Thank you once again for creating even more miracles!”

John Pamer, chair of the Credit Union SacTown Run and CEO of Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union, said credit unions are proud of the fact that the race has become a cherished rite of spring for everyone working in the movement across California and Nevada. “Seeing all of our fellow credit union employees and leaders come together to help raise money for children’s health is more inspiring each year,” Pamer said. “The $216,500 we raised this year — and the $2.7 million credit unions have raised since our movement joined the cause 13 years ago — brings healing and hope to patients and their families every day. Our movement’s annual participation illustrates the commitment of our credit unions and business partners to serving local communities every year since 2012.”

Thank you to the many Bay Area Credit Unions that formed teams to participate in this event. Your support and dedication to NorCal kids is truly inspiring! You can view 2024 race results and photos from the event here.