TCF Bank Raises Nearly $100,000 for Make-A-Wish® Minnesota
WAYZATA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TCF National Bank (TCF Bank), a subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation
(TCF) (NYSE: TCB), announced that it raised nearly $100,000 in 2015 for
Make-A-Wish Minnesota. Donations were accepted at 99 TCF Bank branches
in Minnesota and collected during team member fundraising events.
“We’re big advocates of Make-A-Wish because we believe in supporting
organizations that provide enriching experiences to children with
life-threatening conditions,” said Kent Engler, director of retail
banking at TCF Bank. “We’re pleased that TCF Bank, its team members and
customers have collaborated to help a wonderful cause and we’re thrilled
with the outcome.”
“We are so very grateful for TCF Bank’s ongoing commitment to Minnesota
kids,” said Mia Broos Hoagberg, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish
Minnesota. “TCF’s generosity and fundraising efforts allow Make-A-Wish
Minnesota to make dreams come true for truly deserving kids and their
families.”
In addition to supporting Make-A-Wish Minnesota through fundraising
efforts, the bank invites Make-A-Wish children to be TCF Bank Kickoff
Kids at University of Minnesota football games at TCF Bank Stadium®.
TCF Bank Kickoff Kids are featured on the big screen as they run out and
pick up the tee after kickoff.
“For many families facing life-threatening illnesses, fun is often the
first thing to go. We’ve really enjoyed hosting Make-A-Wish kids and
their families and bringing back some fun in their lives,” added Engler.
“It’s a humbling experience to watch these strong-willed children – who’ve
endured so much already – get cheered on by thousands of fans.”
TCF Bank is committed to building better communities by partnering with
local nonprofit organizations that improve the economic and social
well-being of individuals in our communities. The company, its team
members, and its customers contributed nearly $1.5 million to nonprofit
organizations last year through its fundraising efforts.
About TCF
TCF is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based national bank
holding company. As of December 31, 2015, TCF had $20 billion in total
assets and 375 branches in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, providing retail and
commercial banking services. TCF, through its subsidiaries, also
conducts commercial leasing, equipment finance, and auto finance
business in all 50 states and commercial inventory finance business in
all 50 states and Canada. For more information about TCF, visit tcfbank.com.
About Make-A-Wish Minnesota
Make-A-Wish Minnesota grants the
wishes of Minnesota children with life-threatening medical conditions to
enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. According to a
2011 U.S. study of wish impact, most health professionals surveyed
believe a wish-come-true can have positive impacts on the health of
children. Kids say wishes give them renewed strength to fight their
illnesses, and their parents say these experiences help strengthen the
entire family. With the help of generous donors and more than 800
Minnesota volunteers, Make-A-Wish Minnesota grants a wish somewhere in
the state every 27 hours. It has granted more than 4,500 wishes since
its inception in 1982. Visit Make-A-Wish Minnesota at mn.wish.org
to learn more.
Contacts
TCF Financial Corporation
Mark Goldman, 952-475-7050
news@tcfbank.com
or
Make-A-Wish
Minnesota
Abby Gregory, 612-767-2769
agregory@wishmn.org
