Blaze Foundation Curling Event Raises Record $150,000

The Blaze Foundation’s annual curling event set a new fundraising record by bringing in over $150,000 to support the financial well-being and development of life skills for underserved youth in the community.

This year’s Blaze Foundation fundraiser was held at the St. Paul Curling Club on November 7. Over 100 business and community partners, and educators, attended the event to enjoy a highly competitive curling competition, lunch buffet, raffle, and silent auction. The event included a message from Kris Somerville, Career Pathways/Work Based Learning Teacher at Highland Park High School and a recipient of a Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant. Ms. Somerville shared how impactful the teacher grant was for her and the entire Highland Park High School as they used the funds to open a school store which provided a learning environment for students around marketing, running a business, financial education, and developing school spirit.

“We are humbled by the record funds raised at this year’s event,” said Christine Cordell, Blaze Senior Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness, and the Blaze Foundation Board Chair. “We exceeded our goal and raised over $150,000 with a single-day event. Our event is unique and special. Funds raised are allocated to support those within our community who need it most. We pride ourselves in living out the credit union principle of People Helping People and with our partners and sponsors support and generosity, we will be able to take it to a higher level and continue to make a meaningful impact on our communities.”

Since its inception in 2017, the Blaze Foundation has provided over $200,000 in scholarships and grants to assist those in the communities that Blaze serves.

About the Blaze Foundation

Founded in 2017, the Blaze Credit Union Foundation provides another avenue for Blaze Credit Union to provide financial success. The Foundation’s mission is to passionately provide resources to enhance the overall wellness of the community. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided funding to deserving organizations who work to further financial wellbeing and has awarded thousands of dollars in college scholarships to worthy students in Blaze’s home communities. For more information, or to make or request a contribution, please visit the Blaze Foundation.