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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines and its partners joined forces once
again to benefit the
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation
at the 41st Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The event brought
together American team members, partners and supporters for a weekend of
fundraising and community engagement on the slopes supporting efforts to find
a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Over the years, American has raised more than $50 million to help fund
groundbreaking research and care for people living with CF, making a lasting
impact on the fight against the disease.
“For decades, our team members, partners and supporters have come together
at this event to drive meaningful impact,” said American’s Chief Marketing
Officer Caroline Clayton. “Supporting organizations like the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation reflects our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the
lives of our customers beyond travel, and we’re proud to help advance
research and care for those impacted by CF.”
This year’s event welcomed more than 425 attendees and volunteers, including
sports and entertainment celebrities such as Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas and Mark
Ingram. Participants also enjoyed a live performance presented by Warner
Records, featuring Michael Marcagi.
"For 41 years, American Airlines has stood alongside the CF Foundation as our
longest running corporate supporter, raising more than $50 million to advance
cystic fibrosis research and care,” said Michael Boyle, MD, President and CEO
of the CF Foundation. "That generosity has helped drive progress that is
enabling people with CF to live longer than ever before."
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A couple smiles while posing in front of an American Airlines tail
backdrop.
The CF Foundation leads the global effort to find a cure for CF, a genetic
disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. The Foundation
funds a broad portfolio of research initiatives aimed at developing new
treatments and ultimately curing the disease.
American has helped drive key CF Foundation breakthroughs, from supporting the
annual Celebrity Ski event to donating hundreds of millions of AAdvantage®
miles supporting fundraising efforts across the country.
For more information about how American supports the communities that it
serves, visit aa.com/letgoodtakeflight.
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 the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation is the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis.
The Foundation funds more CF research than any other organization, and nearly
every CF drug available today was made possible because of Foundation support.
Based in Bethesda, Md., the Foundation also supports and accredits a national
care center network that has been recognized by the National Institutes of
Health as a model of care for a chronic disease. The CF Foundation is a
donor-supported nonprofit organization. For more information, visit
cff.org.