40 Years Supporting Cystic Fibrosis – Chris Crui...

American Airways and its companions raised greater than $1.2 million to profit the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation at this 12 months’s Movie star Ski occasion in Beaver Creek, Colorado. This occasion has been a major fundraiser for the Basis, serving to to lift important funds that immediately help their mission. To this point, American has raised greater than $47 million to the CF Basis via the annual occasion, making an enduring affect on the battle in opposition to cystic fibrosis.

“For the previous 40 years, we’ve joined forces with our devoted crew members, sponsors, and supporters on the slopes, united in our battle in opposition to cystic fibrosis,” mentioned Caroline Clayton, Senior Vice President of Communications and Chief Advertising Officer at American. “At American Airways, our objective is to look after folks on life’s journey, and that mission is aligned intently with the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Basis. Whereas we’ve made important progress, there may be nonetheless way more to be accomplished, and we’re steadfast in our dedication to this journey.”

The funds raised will assist advance the mission of the CF Basis, the world’s chief within the seek for a remedy for cystic fibrosis. The CF Basis helps a broad vary of analysis initiatives to battle cystic fibrosis, a genetic dysfunction that impacts the lungs, pancreas and different organs.

“We’re very grateful to American Airways, our longest-standing company supporter of 40 years, who has raised greater than $47 million via American Airways Movie star Ski,” mentioned Michael Boyle, MD, President and CEO of the CF Basis. “Due to American’s generosity, many individuals with CF live longer than at any time in historical past.”

This 12 months’s occasion noticed greater than 450 attendees and volunteers, together with celebrities from the sports activities and leisure industries. Attendees skied alongside Olympic athletes and loved performances by Dasha and Noah Rinker.

American has been an important a part of the CF Basis’s journey, funding main developments, from the early discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene in 1989 to the approvals of life-changing therapies that handle the illness’s underlying causes. The airline has additionally donated a whole bunch of thousands and thousands of AAdvantage® miles, supporting fundraising auctions throughout the nation.

For extra details about how American helps the communities that it serves, go to aa.com/letgoodtakeflight.

About American Airways Group
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