Brighten the Season with a TwinStar Visa® Credit Card
Every time you use your TwinStar Visa® credit card through the end of the year, 3 cents will be donated by TwinStar to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals up to $10,000!
Help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals when you use your TwinStar Visa® credit card between November 8 through December 31, 2024.
Help us spread extra holiday cheer! We are partnering with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals this holiday season to raise money for an incredible cause.
Every time you use your Visa® credit card between November 8 and December 31, three [3] cents will be donated by TwinStar to Children’s Miracle Network at Seattle Children’s, up to $10,000!
It’s that easy to support a great cause – and make a real difference in the lives of children and their families right here in our community.
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals is a nonprofit organization that raises money to support children’s hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Since 1983, CMN Hospitals have raised more than $9 billion to help children’s hospitals provide the best care to kids.
Don't have a TwinStar Visa® credit card yet? It's easy to apply! Join us in spreading holiday cheer and making an impact on the lives of kids in need. Learn more about our Visa® credit cards here.
At TwinStar Credit Union, we are proud to support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the incredible work they do for families in our community. This holiday season, we invite you to join us in making a difference for children like Ellia, our 2024 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals local Champion.
Ellia's Story
Meet Ellia: A Story of Hope and Resilience
For the first three years of her life, Ellia was "the kid who never got sick." Full of energy and laughter, her family never imagined the journey they were about to embark on. But at age three, Ellia developed a fever, along with a rash, that wouldn’t go away. When the symptoms persisted, Ellia’s pediatrician sent her to Seattle Children’s Emergency Department for urgent testing.
There, her parents, Jenna and Nathan, received the devastating news: Ellia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
As a family with backgrounds in cancer research, Ellia's parents feared the worst, but they also understood the importance of early and specialized care. Thanks to the High-Risk Leukemia Program at Seattle Children’s, Ellia began a tailored treatment plan that would ultimately save her life.
Today, Ellia is a healthy, vivacious 10-year-old who has been in remission for seven years. With boundless energy, she brightens every room she enters, and her resilience inspires everyone around her.
“We will never forget the nights when Ellia was struggling, and a nurse or child life specialist knew just what to do to make things better. Seattle Children’s not only provided world-class care, but they gave us strength and hope when we needed it most,” says Ellia’s father, Nathan.
Your Generosity Helps Kids Like Ellia
This holiday season, you can help ensure that more children like Ellia receive the life-saving care they need. Every dollar donated or purchase made with your TwinStar Visa® credit card contributes directly to the care, treatment, and research that helps kids at Seattle Children’s.
Impact by the Numbers:
- 60,469 emergency department visits annually
- 57,584 urgent care visits annually
- $375M in uncompensated care with $20.8M covered by the donor community
Ellia's Story is One of Many
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, like Seattle Children’s, provide critical care for kids facing life-threatening conditions, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. With your help, more children can receive the care, treatment, and support they need.
Brighten the season and give the gift of life. Together, we can make a miracle happen for kids like Ellia.
Be the Spark of Change
With every TwinStar Visa® credit card purchase or direct donation, you're making a meaningful impact in the lives of children like Ellia. Your generosity ensures they get the specialized care and support they need. Thank you for being part of TwinStar’s Holiday Cheer campaign and sharing the joy of giving this season.