Chain of Hearts campaign begins

N.E.W. Credit Union has joined a campaign to assist sick or injured children. The Chain of Hearts campaign is a statewide effort by Wisconsin’s credit unions to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This fundraiser is for the local, nonprofit hospitals of Wisconsin. Credit union staff and members, community residents and area business owners are invited to remember the special people in their lives during the Valentine season by purchasing a link or heart. Those who donate will have their names or the names of their loved ones displayed as part of the credit union’s lobby decorations. Paper “links” bearing these names will sell for $1 each, with hearts for $5, $25 or $50. Hospital stays can be devastating to a family’s budget; 100 percent of the money raised goes directly to fund charity care, research and equipment. The money goes to the Children’s Hospital that serves the children in this area. Links, hearts and other Valentine items will be available at all three locations of N.E.W. Credit Union: 301 Jackson St., Oconto Falls; 717 East Main St., Suring; and 405 Pecor St., Oconto. The campaign will run until Feb. 28. For more information, call 800-924-1250.