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Celebrate 90 Years with Big Wins for Kids in Need

Thanks to everyone who helped participate in our Giveaway Palooza last month!1

90 Years of Service to our Member and our Local Community

Together, our members made 703 individual donations and raised $6,795.26 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals—matched dollar for dollar by Lafayette Federal.

 

That’s $13,590.52 in total impact for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and kids in need.

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Children's National Hospital

Children’s National Hospital is the leading pediatric health system in the Washington, D.C., area with a mission to excel in Care, Advocacy, Research and Education.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, helping make sure every child receives the best possible care.

Giveaway Winners

Check out our weekly winners and get ready for the grand prize reveal after October 31, 2025!

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$2,000 Weekly Giveaway Winners

Week 1 (October 1- 10): Marlon S.

Week 2 (October 11- 17): James T.

Week 3 (October 18- 24): Yvonne W.

Week 4 (October 25- 31): James H.

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$5,000 Grand Prize Winner

Congratulations to our Grand Prize winner, Bo P.

Thank you to all donators for participating!

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Your Donations will Make a Difference

Kids deserve to be kids. Donations will help children build up their physical and mental strength through life’s toughest times. Read some success stories below.

Sumukh’s Story

Sumukh was diagnosed with leukemia at nine years old. His care team at Children’s National dubbed him the “mayor” of the oncology unit. After six months of chemotherapy, he rang the bell to mark the end of his treatments.

 

Check out a special message from Sumukh!

Sumukh’s Story

Victoria’s Story

Victoria was born three months prematurely with cerebral palsy. After four surgeries and physical therapy to straighten her legs and help her walk, she’s thriving thanks to care from Children’s National.

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Committed to bettering the lives of those in our communities.

When you become a Lafayette Federal member, you join a larger cause. Just by opening an account or applying for a loan, your investment extends far beyond your individual needs. Your membership helps us support local organizations, deliver financial education, and more.

  • Since 2002, we’ve provided
    $562 million

    in Consumer & Mortgage Loans to low-income communities.

  • Since 1990, we’ve donated over
    $1.1 million

    in total charitable giving to organizations in the community.

  • Since 2018
    2,802 people

    have attended our workshops for financial literacy.

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Disclosures

Contest Disclosures
Lafayette Federal Credit Union’s 90th Celebration “Giveaway Palooza” runs from October 1–31, 2025. Participants must be at least 18 years old and legal residents of their jurisdictions to be eligible. LFCU employees, volunteers, and their immediate family members are not eligible to win prizes. LFCU membership not necessary to enter. For every eligible $5.00 donation made to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during the promotional period, Lafayette Federal will match the donation dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $90,000. Each eligible donation of $5.00 or more automatically earns one entry into the weekly and grand prize drawings. One weekly $2,000 prize drawing will take place each Friday in October 2025, beginning October 10, 2025, for the previous week’s entries. One $5,000 grand prize drawing will occur on October 31, 2025 for all entries submitted during October 2025. Winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries received, and the odds of winning depend on the total number of entries. Winners will be notified by phone or email within two business days, and a list of winners will be maintained at Lafayette Federal Credit Union headquarters. All prizes are non-transferable and may not be substituted for cash unless otherwise stated. No purchase is necessary to enter. To participate without donating, individuals may mail a 3″x5″ card with their name, address, phone number, and email to: LFCU Marketing Department, 2701 Tower Oaks Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852. Limit one mail-in entry per person per day. Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes, and prizes may be subject to IRS reporting.

​Your savings are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the U.S. government.

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