Service CU has teamed up with Charlie McAvoy, star Boston defender, to highlight 73 reasons to defend those who fearlessly answer the call to serve and protect. 

Reason #65

They defend us everyday.

Reason #37

They put their lives on the line for us.

Reason #12

They support the community.

Reason #2

They ensure a safe environment for our families.

Reason # 58

Their courage is boundless.

Reason #24

They are selfless.

New England’s first responders put their lives on the line to protect and defend the communities in which we live. Now it’s our turn to give back to them.

Our Commitment

We see the danger our first responders face to protect us every day and we want to help protect these heroes from the unseen dangers of the job. For police officers, that potential danger is heart disease. For firefighters, it’s cancer. Service Credit Union is committed to  providing these heroes with heart disease and cancer screenings, which are often not covered by insurance. 

For every Boston blocked shot, we’ll donate $100 to New England’s heroes and for every Boston shutout we’ll donate $1,000.  In 2024, we donated a total of over $250,000 and are committed to furthering this support in 2025 and beyond. Our financial support has covered over 400 cancer screenings for firefighters and nearly 500 heart screenings for police officers, and four of these screenings have led to life-saving early cancer detection. 

Know the Statistics

Police officers are 25 times more likely to die of a heart attack than be killed by the violent action of a suspect.

Occupational cancer is the #1 risk of death for firefighters.

From putting their lives on the line for us, to helping foster community relations, first responders do so much, and it’s time we recognize them. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn about our 73 Reasons to support our heroes, and share yours.

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