LMCU Calls on Community to Band Together for Pediatric Care

Grand Rapids, MI. (July 29, 2026) – Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is proud to bring back its Band Together fundraising drive for 2026. Each August, LMCU calls upon its staff, members, and neighbors to “band together” to raise money for life-changing pediatric and kids’ care programs at 18 hospitals across the credit union’s Michigan and Florida communities. All month long, interested donors can contribute to this good cause at any of LMCU’s 75 branches or online at LMCU.org/BandTogether. LMCU will also match the first $15,000 donated.

For several years now, LMCU’s Band Together campaign has raised more money than the year prior. With 2025 seeing an impressive $91,000 raised for happier, healthier kids, LMCU has set 2026’s fundraising goal at $95,000.

“When it comes to Band Together, we want to make one thing clear: every dollar can change a life,” said Matt Cook, LMCU’s Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility. “Past donations have helped fund everything from medical equipment and diagnostic tools to enhanced patient comfort and activities that keep kids engaged throughout their treatment. No donation is too small for our communities’ littlest heroes!”

LMCU sends all Band Together donations to a hospital near the donor. This year’s partnered hospitals are:

Michigan Hospitals:

Beacon Health System

Bronson Children's Hospital

Cherry Health

Corewell Health Children's Hospital

Covenant HealthCare

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Henry Ford Rochester Hospital

Holland Hospital

Mary Free Bed Kids

Munson Medical Center

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

University of Michigan Health - C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

University of Michigan Health-West Hospital

Florida Hospitals:

Golisano Children's Hospital

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

NCH Healthcare System (Naples Comprehensive Health)

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital

To donate, visit LMCU.org/BandTogether or stop by any one of LMCU’s 75 branches across Michigan and Florida.

About Lake Michigan Credit Union

Lake Michigan Credit Union, established in 1933, is the largest credit union in Michigan and 13th largest in the country. Employing a staff of over 1,800 and serving over 655,000 members, LMCU's assets exceed $15 billion, with over $17 billion in portfolio and serviced mortgages. LMCU has 75 convenient branch locations overall, including 23 across the Tampa Bay area and Southwest Florida. LMCU members have access to over 55,000 Allpoint ATMs worldwide. LMCU provides a full range of financial services, from high interest-bearing checking accounts to personal loans, mortgages, business banking, investments, and insurance.

To find out more, visit LMCU.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #442967