On Oct. 15, 2015, credit unions will have an opportunity to helplocal kids in need simply by asking members to swipe their creditunion-issued debit or credit card. Shop for Miracles Day, heldannually by Credit Unions for Kids, allows participating creditunions to donate 25 cents or another pre-determined amount to theirlocal Children's Miracle Network Hospitals each time a memberswipes his or her card on Oct. 15.

Interested credit unions can visit the campaign website toregister and download marketing collateral. The one-day campaignalso falls on International Credit Union Day. Donations will benefit thelocal hospitals' greatest needs, which often include equipment,research, treatments and charitable care, Children's MiracleNetwork Hospitals said in a media release.

“We're thrilled with the positive reception of this new programamong our credit union partners and their members,” John Lauck,president/CEO for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, said. “Shopfor Miracles makes it possible for credit members to support kidsin their community by simply planning their shopping for Oct. 15.Thanks to many generous credit unions, our member hospitals receivethe funding they need to continue providing life-saving care tomillions of children each year.”