American Airlines and partners raised more
than US$1.1 million at a Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek,
Colorado for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation earlier this
month.
To
date, American has raised more than US$45 million for the CF Foundation
through the annual event.
“For nearly four decades, we’ve gathered on the
ski slopes with a group of generous team members, sponsors and
supporters of the foundation to rally for the fight against cystic
fibrosis,” said Ron DeFeo, American Airlines Chief Communications
and Marketing Officer. “While the event
is filled with skiing and fun, the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation is incredibly important, and we are proud to do our
part in combating this serious disease.”
More than 400
people attended the event this year, including celebrities from
the sports and entertainment industries. Attendees skied alongside
Olympic athletes and enjoyed performances by John Oates and Warner
Music recording artist Teddy Swims.
To commemorate her
upcoming retirement and note her long-time dedication to
supporting the foundation, American donated $25,000 on behalf of
Alison Taylor, Chief Customer Officer, to assist the organization in
its mission to cure CF.
Funds raised from this year’s
event will help advance the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation – one of the world’s leaders in the search for a cure for
cystic fibrosis.
CF, is a genetic disorder that affects
the lungs, pancreas and other organs.
“American Airlines,
our longest-standing corporate supporter of nearly 40 years, has
advanced our mission for all those living with cystic fibrosis —
raising more than $45 million cumulatively,” said Patrick Feeley,
Chief Development Officer, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “Their
generosity has led to more people with CF living longer than at
any time in history. Special thanks to this year’s event sponsors
— Title Sponsor American Airlines; Co- resenting Citi and
MasterCard; Diamond Sponsor T-Mobile for Business; and Platinum
Sponsor FedEx. We are immensely grateful for your support.”
On 23 March, the CF Foundation presented American’s former
executive Elise Eberwein, who retired from the airline last year,
with one of the highest honors the foundation awards each year.
Elise received the foundation’s Jena Award, which recognizes a
volunteer who does not have a direct connection to CF but goes
above and beyond to support the mission.
