Wave Federal Credit Union’s first CEO Splash for the ALS Association took place at the credit union’s main office in Warwick on July 19th. David P. Dupéré, President and CEO, said that the credit union is very thankful for the outpouring of support that raised over $5,500 for the ALS Association. ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that causes people to lose their ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe. The CEO Soak, inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014, was hosted by the credit union to raise money toward treatments and a cure for ALS.

At this event, the community was invited to watch the credit union’s executive officers get soaked to include the President/CEO, Vice President of Lending – Elizabeth L. Zachow, and Vice President of Operations – Betty A. Pinheiro. A donation page was set up online to support the team with the option to donate to their team or join their team to help raise critical funds and awareness to help fight back against this disease.

Dupéré said the credit union would do whatever it takes to help the ALS Association make ALS a livable disease. He thanked everyone for making this such a fun event for a great cause and said that the success of this event would not have been possible without the generosity of their members who are always there to help support the community.