Steven M. Sousa, senior vice president of Framingham Co-operative Bank, announced today that the Bank has introduced a new “Checking for Charity” initiative.

According to Sousa, the Bank will make a $10 donation to charity for each new personal or business checking account opened. The American Cancer Society will be the beneficiary of the campaign over the next 12 months.

To support the Bank’s commitment to help in the fight against cancer, displays at Framingham Co-operative Bank offices will feature informational materials about various cancers including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular and prostate cancer, and skin cancer at various times throughout the year.

“We hope that displaying this information in our offices will help increase awareness, support research, and play a role in prevention,” said Sousa.