Monday, September 15, 2008

Donation Accounts Opened To Assist Family of Spree Desha

Donation Accounts Opened To Assist Family of Spree Desha
September 15, 2008

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In response to the tragic death of LAPD Officer Spree Desha who was killed in last week’s Metrolink accident, Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) has opened a Donation Account to assist her family.

“This was an awful tragedy which has affected us all,” stated G. Michael Padgett, LAPFCU President and CEO. “The funds collected for the donation account will go to address the needs of the Desha family.”
There are a few ways in which interested parties may contribute:
The public may mail in donations. Please make checks payable to “Blue Ribbon Trust FBO Spree Desha” and send to:

Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union
Attn: Blue Ribbon Trust FBO Spree Desha
P.O. Box 10188
Van Nuys, CA 91410

LAPFCU members may donate to these accounts through PATROL online banking at www.lapfcu.org, or by telephone 877-MY-LAPFCU (877-695-2732) press 2. Please enter account #2030077 S4.19 followed by BLU (first three letters of the account name).
You may also visit www.lapfcu.org and information is included in our Community Corner.
Those who wish to make contributions may also contact the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation at 213-847-4239 which has been established to pay for funeral costs.
For additional information, please contact LAPFCU Vice President of Marketing Manny Padilla Jr., at 818-779-3311.

About LAPFCU

The Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) is a member-owned cooperative established in 1936 to serve the financial needs of the sworn and civilian employees of the Los Angeles Police Department and their families. Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with branches located throughout Los Angeles, LAPFCU has over $696 million in assets and more than 41,300 members. Membership is open exclusively to active and retired, sworn and civilian employees of the LAPD and their immediate families.