Roc Solid & We Promise Foundations Build Hope for Child Battling Cancer

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - March 21, 2016 - PRLog -- While battling a brain tumor, 5-year-old Macie McManon dreamed of the day she could play outside again - swinging, sliding and climbing her way to freedom and fun.  Thanks to the expert Roc Solid builders and a $75,000 this year from Chartway Federal Credit Union's We Promise Foundation, Macie's dream came true.

Macie took a ride in a limousine to the Virginia Marine Science Museum, while volunteers from the Roc Solid and We Promise Foundations worked to build her a custom play set. The playful five-year-old was smiling from ear-to-ear when she returned home to a surprise fortress in her backyard.

This dream could not have come at a more perfect time for Macie and her family. As the clocks sprung forward for Daylight Saving Time, Macie now has an extra hour of sunlight to play her way to healing and hope.

The We Promise Foundation is honored to have partnered with the Roc Solid Foundation since 2010, donating more than $170,000 to providing the gift of play to children battling cancer.  "Because of organizations like We Promise, we can focus on what we do best, which is building hope for kids with cancer. It is a great partnership, and we are incredibly grateful for their support," said Eric Newman, founder and Chief Play Officer of Roc Solid Foundation.

PHOTO CAPTIONS

Macie Play Set.JPG - 5-year-old Macie admires her brand new custom play set, built by the Roc Solid Foundation and We Promise Foundation.

Chartway WPF Building For Macie.JPG - Chartway FCU's President & CEO, Brian Schools building with We Promise Foundation Executive Director, Karen Lane, and volunteer, Don Coberly.

Macie Arrives in Limo.JPG - Macie and her family arrive for the surprise reveal of her brand new backyard play set.

ABOUT CHARTWAY'S WE PROMISE FOUNDATION

As the charitable arm of Chartway FCU and its divisions of HeritageWest and SouthWest Community, the We Promise Foundation is dedicated to making dreams come true for children battling life-threatening or debilitating illnesses, or those facing tremendous hardship. Since 1999, the credit union and its We Promise Foundation have raised more than $8M to bring smiles to the faces of thousands of children. For more information, visitwww.WePromiseFoundation.org; or, visit them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

ABOUT THE CHARTWAY FEDERAL FAMILY OF CREDIT UNIONS

Chartway FCU, a not-for-profit financial institution, has been serving members since 1959, building a service network that includes more than 50 branches and a full slate of online, mobile and telephone banking services. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., the $2 billion credit union proudly serves 180,000 members. HeritageWest and SouthWest Community Credit Unions joined the Chartway family of credit unions in 2010. For more information, visit www.chartway.com, www.HeritageWestCU.com, or www.SouthWestFederal.com; or, visit them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

ABOUT THE ROC SOLID FOUNDATION

Roc Solid was created to provide physical and emotional support for children and their families as they deal with the reality of pediatric cancer.  Through acts of kindness and programs designed to foster happiness and hope, the organization works to strengthen their will to survive.  You can learn more about Roc Solid by visiting www.rocsolidfoundation.org.