FAIRBORN, Ohio Wright-Patt CU has picked five families to compete in its eight-month Savings Race, with this year’s contest the Health & Financial Fitness Edition dedicated to teaching contestants how to become healthier both physically and financially.
The $2.6-billion credit union this year partnered with Kettering Health Network, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Horan Insurance and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Miami Valley, with each organization providing health advisors, doctors, dietitians and outreach specialists. In addition, each organization has provided direction and resources to encourage children and families to pursue healthy lifestyles as part of the Race.
Through the Savings Race, Wright-Patt coaches and advisors work with five teams to create a plan to improve their financial and health outlook. Teams will receive free education and coaching, and participate in special challenges that will teach them how to save better, borrow smarter, and create a healthier lifestyle. Cash prizes are awarded to each of the five teams, including a $10,000 grand prize.
Past Wright-Patt savings contests have focused on college savings and reducing household expenses. The public can follow the progress of the Race at the Wright-Patt website and weigh in on who they think is ahead in the contest.
