SUFFOLK FEDERAL ISLANDIA BRANCH SUPPORTS SMILE TRAIN & WEST ISLIP BREAST CANCER COALITION

In an effort to support the charitable work of local organizations that serve the areas of Suffolk Federal branch locations, the credit union has identified nonprofits to provide financial support to. In Islandia, Branch Manager Deb Castro presents a $500 contribution each to both Smile Train and the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition.

“I was first made aware of Smile Train through a family member,” said Debra Castro, Branch Manager, Suffolk Federal, Islandia, “and quickly came to understand the valuable service that they provide. The success stories I’ve heard through Smile Train certainly prompted me to give whenever I can.”

Castro also stated, “I have personally lost several family members to Breast Cancer. Unfortunately, families on Long Island know the terrible effects of this disease all too well and the numbers of people living with Breast Cancer are staggering. I strongly believe in the work of the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition. At Suffolk Federal, we’re proud to support their efforts.”

Smile Train is an international children’s charity that provide cleft palate surgeries to children not only across Long Island, but also millions of children worldwide with untreated clefts palates that experience difficulty eating, breathing and even speaking. For information, visit www.smiletrain.org.

The West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition is working to eradicate Breast Cancer and gynecological cancers. WIBCC was directly responsible for the first comprehensive cancer cluster survey in Suffolk County which led to a multi-year Long Island breast cancer study mandated by Congress in 1993. The coalition provides support services to women who are undergoing treatment and require post-mastectomy care through its "Lend A Helping Hand" program, and actively promotes cancer and environmental awareness with education, advocacy, and outreach throughout the community. For information, visit www.wibcc.org.

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Pictured: Margaret Campise, President, West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition with Debra Castro, Suffolk Federal Islandia Branch Manager with

Pictured: Sarah Coulam, Senior Manager Community Relations, Smith Train with Debra Castro, Suffolk Federal Islandia Branch Manager

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Suffolk Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative chartered in 1967 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). It is member-owned and governed by a volunteer board of directors. The credit union has assets in excess of $1 billion, eight retail branches, and over 55,000 members. Suffolk Federal is a full service financial institution with low-cost products and services, and a history of providing Better Banking for Long Island. It is open to anyone who lives, works or worships in Suffolk County.