Tucson Federal Credit Union Funds Southwest Tucson RAMS for Season Kickoff Pep Rally

TUCSON, Ariz. – August 13, 2026 – Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) joined the Southwest Tucson RAMS youth football and cheer program on Friday, August 7, at Desert View High School for a season kickoff Pep Rally.

Through the partnership, TFCU will cover the team’s field and lighting fees for the season and fund a new inflatable tunnel for players to run through before games, benefiting nearly 400 local families.

The event, hosted by the Desert View Booster Club, brought together players, coaches, cheerleaders, and families for a season-opening practice and pep rally featuring food trucks, a photo booth, and the debut of the new inflatable player tunnel during introductions.

Southwest Tucson RAMS President Rene Romero, Head Coach Roy Burr, and Desert View High School Football Head Coach Robert Bonillas and Head Cheer Coach Pam Moraga were among the spokespeople who expressed their appreciation for TFCU’s support.

What began as a conversation over several months between TFCU and a RAMS Parent about sponsoring a single team turned into an opportunity to make a bigger impact by supporting the entire program.

The evening also featured a special appearance by City of Tucson Ward 5 Council Member Selina Barajas.

“Investing in youth is investing in the future of our community,” stated Matthew Gaspari, President & CEO, Tucson Federal Credit Union, “and supporting these kids, and their 400 families in this program is the kind of specific impact that’s at the heart of who we are as a credit union.”

 

TFCU looks for opportunities like this one, where it can make the most immediate, measurable impact for families in the community it serves.

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