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$15,500 Raised in Super Bowl Ticket Auction to Benefit Children's Miracle Network.


Arizona State Credit Union Donates Prize Package to Help Children

PHOENIX -- A local Phoenix man went to the Super Bowl knowing that the money he spent helped the Phoenix Children's Hospital A children's hospital is a hospital which offers its services exclusively to children. The number of children's hospitals proliferated in the 20th century, as pediatric medical and surgical specialties separated from internal medicine and adult surgical specialties. . On February 1, News/Talk 92.3 KTAR KTAR Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia)  finalized See finalization.  the auction of a premium Super Bowl ticket package donated by Arizona State Credit Union to benefit Children's Miracle Network The Children's Miracle Network (CMN) is an international non-profit organization that raises funds for Children's hospitals, medical research and community awareness of children's health issues. . Over 40 bids were received, some from other Credit Unions, and the winning bid of $15,500 is being donated to the "1 Darn Cool School" program (http://www.phoenixchildrens.com/patients-visitors/1-darn-cool-school/ ) which continues the educational needs of Phoenix Children's Hospital patients who are hospitalized.

Every year, Arizona's credit unions raise money for the "1 Darn Cool School" through the Credit Unions for Kids program. "We are very happy to learn that this great Super Bowl package has served to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network," said David E. Doss, President/CEO of Arizona State Credit Union. "The excitement surrounding the Super Bowl provided a wonderful opportunity to benefit this truly great program for kids."

The auction took place January 31st during the Darrell Ankarlo Show, the Mac Watson Mac Watson was the afternoon talk show host at WRVA in Richmond, Virginia. Career
He graduated from Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

In 2001, Watson was a morning radio talk show host and program director at KWTX-AM in Waco, Texas.
 Show, and the Gaydos After Dark Program. The next morning, bidding concluded shortly after an interview with Paul Stull stull  
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1. A supporting timber or other prop in a mine.

2. A platform braced against the sides of a working area in a mine.
, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Arizona State Credit Union. Listeners called in their bids and updates were posted on www.ktar.com.

The winning bidder received a premium ticket package with related hospitality, generously donated by Arizona State Credit Union. The package included two tickets on the lower level in the 20 to Goal area and entrance for two to a VIP Party before and after the game. The pre-game party hosted celebrities including Hall of Fame Defensive Back Ronnie Lott Ronald Mandel "Ronnie" Lott (born May 8, 1959) is a former American football player who starred as a cornerback, free safety and strong safety in college football and the NFL.  (who also flipped the ceremonial coin toss) and 1979 Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year may refer to:
  • Rookie of the Year (award), a sports award for the most outstanding rookie in a given season
  • Rookie of the Year (film), a 1993 starring Thomas Ian Nicholas
  • Rookie of the Year (album) by rapper Ya Boy
 Otis Anderson.

Arizona State Credit Union is a $1.1 billion full service not-for profit financial cooperative with a statewide branch network serving the people of Arizona. More than 130,000 Arizonans turn to Arizona State Credit Union for outstanding service and value. Founded in 1951, the Credit Union has grown dramatically and provides a full line of financial products at 22 offices across the state. Arizona State Credit Union is proud to be locally owned and operated and welcomes membership from both business and individual members.
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