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ABNB Federal Credit Union’s 14th Annual Fishing Fest Raises Thousands for CHKD!

ABNB Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that its 14th Annual Fishing Fest summer event and year-long fundraiser has raised over $94,000 for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD).

After 14 years of hosting Fishing Fest, ABNB has raised more than $715,000 for CHKD. “ABNB staff and our volunteer officials joined forces with our members, vendors, the Hampton Roads community, and CO-OP Miracle Match in a year-long series of events highlighted by ABNB’s 14th Annual Fishing Fest to raise funds” said Chris Anuswith, ABNB FCU Vice President of Risk Management and 2017 Fishing Fest Chairman. “The commitment and dedication displayed by all involved reaffirms my belief in the value of the community centered credit union.”

“We are truly grateful for ABNB’s generous support over the past 14 years,” says Karen Gershman, CHKD executive director of development. “Through events like their annual Fishing Fest and the dedicated efforts of their associates, customers and management team, ABNB has shown a passionate commitment to helping the kids at CHKD.”

For more than 57 years ABNB has maintained a commitment to providing quality products and services along with professional and personal service to its members. With 18 branches and numerous service centers, ABNB currently serves more than 55,000 members and is one of the largest home-based financial institutions in the Hampton Roads area. For more information on ABNB Federal Credit Union and its services, visit

Julian Garcia, age 6, was the “champion” guest at the 14th annual ABNB Fishing Fest.
Julian is pictured here with ABNB’s Chris Anuswith, vice president of risk management and event chairman.