Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union supporting VNA Hospice

Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union has signed on as a Platinum Sponsor of the 21st annual Step Out for Hospice, a benefit for VNA Hospice & Palliative Care on Sunday, Sept. 30, in Woburn.

“We’re so grateful to Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union for their generous support of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care and their investment in the health of our communities through this sponsorship,” said Laura Wise, Manager of Fund Development.

Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution located at 8 Cedar St., Woburn. “The VNA Hospice & Palliative Care play such a vital role in our communities and we’re happy to lend our support to such a great event,” said James McCorkle, President and CEO of Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union. To learn more, visit www.wmfcu.org.

Step Out for Hospice raises essential funds to support the mission of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care. Established in 1979, the nonprofit provides comprehensive care and support to help individuals and their loved ones live as fully as possible while facing a terminal illness.

The 21st annual Step Out for Hospice on Sunday, Sept. 30, begins at the Irish American Club of Woburn, 147 Main St. The free, 1-Mile Fun Run for children ages 13 and under starts at 11:30 a.m. Prizes and a limited number of T-shirts will be available for Fun Run participants. The 3-Mile Walk starts at noon, and 5-mile Road Race at 12:30 pm. Participants are invited to enjoy the post-walk/run festivities, including live music and dancing, chowder, hot dogs, popcorn, raffle, and silent auction.

Preregister now for the Walk or Road Race for a discounted fee of $30. Students may register for the Walk or Road Race for $15 (minimum age of 13 for the Road Race). Step Out for Hospice sweatshirts are guaranteed for Walk and Road Race entries received by Sept. 26. The Fun Run is free; preregistration is appreciated.

To register, visit www.vnacare.org/stepout or call Deborah Corkum of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care at 888-663-3688, ext. 1362. Step Out for Hospice is presented by the Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, Irish American Club of Woburn, and Shamrock Running Club.

Pictured: Members of the Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care recently thanked Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union for their support as Platinum Sponsor of the 21st annual Step Out for Hospice. Back row, from left: Laura Wise, Manager of Fund Development for VNA Hospice & Palliative Care; Jamie Kelley, Co-Chair, and Robert Brown, Treasurer, both of the Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care; and Frank Harmon, VP of Finance for Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union. Front row, from left: James M. McCorkle, President & CEO of Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union, and Brian Kelley, Co-Chair of the Woburn Friends.