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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To
Cancer (SU2C), is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative
and lifesaving cancer research — and is calling for support from customers.
The six-week campaign, “Let’s Go Further, Together,” launches Aug. 13 and
features award-winning actress Lily Collins, SU2C researchers and American’s
team members — each with their own meaningful cancer story — in a critical
public service announcement about coming together to end cancer once and for
all.
From Aug. 13. to Sept. 30, 2026, donors who give $25 or more to SU2C online
at SU2C.org/AmericanAirlines will earn 25
AAdvantage® bonus miles for every dollar donated. And thanks to
the generous support of Mastercard, those who use their
AAdvantage® Mastercard® credit card to donate between
$25 and $10,000 online will receive 50 bonus miles for every dollar donated
until Sept. 30, 2026, or when total qualifying donations reach $5 million,
whichever comes first.*
“We are proud to celebrate 10 years of our partnership with Stand Up To
Cancer, but we know there is still work to be done to eradicate cancer
forever,” said American's Director of Partnerships and Community Griffin Gonzalez. “Our
commitment to caring for people on life’s journey means supporting team
members, customers and communities through their most challenging moments —
including a cancer diagnosis.”
SU2C, established in 2008, enables scientific breakthroughs by funding
collaborative, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional scientific cancer
research teams and investigators. Since joining forces with SU2C in 2016,
American has raised more than $34 million in support of the mission.
“Cancer is a journey that no one should have to face alone,” said
Co-Founder of SU2C Rusty Robertson. “Through our collaboration with American
Airlines, Stand Up To Cancer is proud to share inspiring stories that
demonstrate the difference we can make when we all stand together. We're
deeply thankful to Lily Collins for helping to bring this campaign to life,
and to American and its customers, whose generous contributions are helping
empower world-class researchers to accelerate discoveries and bring
lifesaving treatments to patients.”
In 2019, American unveiled a specially designed Airbus A321 aircraft
featuring SU2C livery and the names of loved ones honored by customers and team
members impacted by the disease. This powerful tribute is still flying today
and serves as a constant reminder of those who inspire this mission every
day.
“I’m incredibly grateful and proud to be part of this campaign with Stand
Up To Cancer and American Airlines,” said award-winning actress Lily Collins.
“Cancer has touched so many lives, and it’s inspiring to come together in
support of the researchers, patients, families and communities working toward
a future without this disease. Every conversation, every donation and every
act of generosity brings us one step closer to making a meaningful
difference. It’s an honor to lend my voice to a cause that gives so many
people hope.”
Learn more about how to donate at SU2C.org/AmericanAirlines.
*Terms and conditions apply
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to
the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern
United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to
more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200
million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000
aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of
caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026,
reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever
ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American
introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and
the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer
experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the
oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900
destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.
About Stand Up To Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) raises awareness and funds research to
detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients. SU2C is a
501(c)(3) charitable organization and was initially launched as a division of
the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
Established in 2008 by media and entertainment leaders, SU2C utilizes these
communities’ resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative
model of cancer research, to increase awareness about cancer prevention, and to
highlight progress being made in the fight against the disease. As of April
2025, more than 3,100 scientists representing more than 210 institutions are
involved in SU2C-funded research projects.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is SU2C’s scientific
partner. A Scientific Advisory Committee, led by William G. Nelson, M.D.,
Ph.D., conducts rigorous competitive review processes to identify the best
research proposals to recommend for funding, oversee grants administration, and
provide expert review of research progress.
Current members of the SU2C Founders and Advisors Committee (FAC) include
Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue
Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, and Ellen Ziffren. The late Laura Ziskin and the
late Noreen Fraser are also co-founders. Julian Adams, Ph.D., serves as SU2C’s
president and CEO.
For more information visit StandUpToCancer.org, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube.