BrightStar Credit Union And Employees Donate More Than $26,000 To American Red Cross 2005 National Disaster Relief Fund

Sunrise, FL – October 28, 2005 - BrightStar Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in South Florida with more than 38,000 members, has donated more than $26,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund.

BrightStar Credit Union, along with the public, made donations to the Red Cross through the six branch locations. Members could also transfer a donation from their account to the Disaster Relief Fund. BrightStar CU raised more than $11,000 for the Disaster Relief Fund. Prior to the $11,000, BrightStar CU had raised another $5,000. The Credit Union then matched the donation, up to $10,000, thus bringing the total amount raised to more than $26,000.

“Here in south Florida, we’ve all learned the importance of people helping each other in a disaster. That’s why we feel strongly that we should give back to others in their time of need” said Sam Chesser, Vice President of Marketing for BrightStar Credit Union.

Members of BrightStar CU, along with the public can continue to make donations to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund at any of BrightStar CU branch locations in Davie, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Margate and Pembroke Pines. If you are a BrightStar CU member, you may also transfer a donation from your account by calling the Member Service Center at 954-486-2728.

BrightStar Credit Union is a non-profit, member-owned cooperative with more than 38,000 members in South Florida.  With a total of six branch locations in Broward County, BrightStar CU offers a variety of financial services including checking and savings accounts, personal, home equity and mortgage loans and investments and insurance. For more information, visit www.bscu.org.