SMITHFIELD, R.I.–Navigant Credit Union’s employees recently completed an American Heart campaign, raising more than $16,000. The funds will support efforts to build a world free of heart disease and stroke. The Scituate branch led the campaign with the highest fundraising total, followed by the Smithfield location, the credit union said.

“This campaign is a testament to our team’s kindness, compassion, and commitment to supporting heart health and advancing the mission of the American Heart Association,” Navigant Credit Union President / CEO Kathy Orovitz said in a statement. We are proud to contribute to such an important cause that actively fights against heart disease and stroke, and to help fund the research needed to save lives.” 

This fundraising campaign underscores the importance of supporting organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA), which relentlessly works to advance heart health and fund life-saving research, the CU added.