Special Olympics Massachusetts Announces Support from St. Mary’s Credit Union

May 21, 2010 - PRLog -- Special Olympics Massachusetts a leader in providing healthy lifestyles and healthcare related programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities has announced contributions totaling $3,500 from Marlborough-based St. Mary’s Credit Union.

The total support represents $2,500 for programmatic support and an additional $1,000 to help fund the trip of Special Olympics athlete Matt Millet who will represent the United States in South Africa. Millett is one of just 16 Special Olympics athletes that will represent all 3.3 million Special Olympics athletes worldwide during the Unity Cup at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa, on July 3, prior to a quarterfinal match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. A video presentation with St. Mary’s and Special Olympics athletes can be seen here:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awVqOobsniU



“St. Mary’s Credit Union has already shown us that they truly understand our mission and how important it is to people with intellectual disabilities, stated Robert Johnson, president and CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts. “With their overall support and that of Matthew Millet’s trip to South Africa, we have found a true friend with St. Mary’s Credit Union.”

The Special Olympics Unity Cup will be a 20-minute match showcasing the skills of Matthew Millett and his fellow Special Olympic athletes in an extension of the Unified Sports® program, which bring¬s Special Olympics athletes together with partners without intellectual disabilities on teams for friendly athletic competition. Millett will join South African President Jacob Zuma, former South African National Football Team captain Lucas Radebe, former captain of South Africa’s National Women’s Football Team Desiree Ellis, and Clarence Seedorf of A.C. Milan, among others.  

"We are so proud to have Special Olympics Massachusetts as our new neighbor here in Marlborough," stated Jack Caulfield, President and CEO of St. Mary's Credit Union.  "Supporting our local communities is just one of many ways we distinguish ourselves.  We're pleased to support the mission of Special Olympics," he added.  Caulfield also praised the efforts of Matt Millet and said how proud he is to be able to support Matt's journey to South Africa where Matt will represent not just our local communities, but the entire United States in the Unity Cup games.

About St. Mary’s Credit Union:
St. Mary’s Credit Union is a leading financial institution serving personal and business banking needs in the Metrowest region.  The Marlborough-based credit union was founded in 1913, and has branches in Marlborough, Northborough and Hudson.


ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programming for more than 3.2 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries to include over 11,000 Massachusetts athletes, Special Olympics has created a model community that celebrates people's diverse gifts. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics. Visit Special Olympics Massachusetts at http://www.specialolympicsma.org.

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St. Mary’s Credit Union is a leading financial institution serving personal and business banking needs in the Metrowest region. The Marlborough-based credit union was founded in 1913, and has branches in Marlborough, Northborough and Hudson.