Friends of Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce Mutual Federal Credit Union as the Title Sponsor for the inaugural Kites and Rainbows Run on May 10, 2025. The event features a 10K, 5K, Fun Run and Aquathlon and will take place in Starkville, Mississippi, on Mississippi State University’s campus.
As the Title Sponsor, Mutual Federal Credit Union’s contribution will play a crucial role in enhancing Friends of Children’s Hospital’s ability to support the health and well-being of pediatric patients across Mississippi.
“We are deeply grateful for Mutual Federal Credit Union’s support of the Kites and Rainbows Run,” said Caitlin Foreman, executive director of Friends of Children’s Hospital. “This partnership allows us to expand our resources and strengthen our efforts to improve care for children throughout Mississippi. With the expansion of Children’s of Mississippi pediatric treatment locations across the state, this support is more important than ever in ensuring that every child receives the care they need, no matter where they live.”
Recently, Mutual Federal Credit Union merged with Mississippi Federal Credit Union, creating a stronger partnership that offers members expanded access to a wider range of financial products and services. This consolidation highlights the belief that by joining forces, Mutual Federal Credit Union is better positioned to serve its members and strengthen its impact on communities across Mississippi.
“We are excited to deepen our longstanding commitment to the community through our partnership with Friends of Children’s Hospital,” said Clara Kilman, chief marketing officer for Mutual Federal Credit Union. “With our Mississippi Federal Division branch located on University of Mississippi Medical Center’s campus and the wellbeing of children in our community as a high priority, this collaboration was a natural fit.”
The location for Kites and Rainbows Run aligns perfectly for Mutual Federal Credit Union, as their new branch in Columbus, Mississippi, is set to open in May 2025. The credit union is committed to growing their membership in the Golden Triangle region by providing access to cutting-edge products and technologies, paired with exceptional service. They are actively engaged with United Way of the Golden Triangle and look forward to expanding their involvement in local community initiatives.
Hundreds of participants will join Friends of Children’s Hospital and Mutual Federal Credit Union in The Junction on May 10, 2025. For sponsorship or registration information, click here.
About Friends of Children’s Hospital
Friends of Children’s Hospital, founded in 1989 by a group of dedicated volunteers from across the state, supports Mississippi’s only children’s hospital by driving fundraising, growing volunteerism, and building awareness. The mission of Friends is to elevate the healthcare experience for children in Mississippi to create hope, smiles, and a place where patients can be kids. Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the nonprofit organization has raised more than $45 million to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, construct new facilities and provide vitally important services for all pediatric patients. For more information about Friends of Children’s Hospital, please visit www.friendsofch.org or email friends@friendsofch.org.
About Mutual Federal Credit Union
Chartered April 10th, 1931, Mutual Federal Credit Union is Mississippi’s oldest credit union, and one of the Southeast’s most respected. Through the years, their federally chartered financial institution has grown from humble beginnings into a world-class financial services organization with over 42,000 active members and nearly $500 million in assets.
