Today marks the inaugural flight of the American Airlines official
Stand Up To Cancer Airbus 321 that features 22,627 names of cancer
survivors, patients and those we have lost to cancer. Names were
submitted by the public throughout the month of July, all of whom
donated $25 or more to have their loved one’s name added to the
plane, resulting in more than $825,000 for cancer research.
Names include Patrick Swayze, a pilot himself, who was added to
the plane by his wife of 34 years, Lisa Niemi Swayze. Among the
names is also Tug McGraw, added by his son Tim McGraw, who lent his
talent to promote the fundraising campaign in this year’s public
service announcement.
To mark the inaugural flight of the freshly painted aircraft,
American will whisk away a group of cancer survivors and caregivers
from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Orlando International Airport
(MCO). Upon arrival at LAX, guests will be welcomed by the Los
Angeles Rams Cheerleaders and mascot Rampage, and, while in flight,
will be treated to entertainment by Big Machine recording artist
Noah Schnacky and comedian Marina Franklin.
The volunteer flight crew for the inaugural flight all have a
connection to cancer. One of the pilots will be American Airlines
First Officer Brandon Bailey, who appeared in the Stand Up To
Cancer PSA alongside Tim McGraw. Bailey Stands Up for his mother,
Machelle, who faced cancer while Brandon was deployed to
Afghanistan.
In Orlando, Hyatt will treat participants to weekend festivities
by providing guestrooms and hotel experiences for the weekend at
Hyatt Regency Orlando. Universal Orlando Resort will host guests to
a day at the park and special VIP treatment.
This is the latest phase of American’s multiyear campaign with
Stand Up To Cancer. The collaboration has raised more than $8
million for Stand Up To Cancer to help fund collaborative cancer
research.
“It’s our company’s mission to care for people on life’s
journey,” said Janelle Anderson, Vice President of Marketing at
American. “When your family is facing cancer, it can be impossible
to get away to focus on recharging and renewing your spirit. This
weekend, American Airlines, Hyatt and Universal Orlando Resort
joined forces to support Stand Up To Cancer and families affected
by cancer to give them a much-needed weekend away.”
“Through this special collaboration, we’ve had the opportunity
to deliver on Hyatt’s purpose to care for people so they can be
their best,” said Steven Dominguez, Vice President of Global Brands
at Hyatt. “We are excited to warmly welcome these VIP guests to
Hyatt Regency Orlando and offer a stress-free stay that focuses on
their comfort and well-being. This weekend is about celebrating and
honoring families affected by cancer, and, alongside our friends at
American Airlines and Stand Up To Cancer, we look forward to
helping guests recharge and reconnect with one another.”
American’s official Stand Up To Cancer plane was unveiled to
American Airlines team members at the company’s Base Maintenance
facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, yesterday. Over three days, Tech Ops –
Tulsa team members carefully added 22,627 names to the aircraft
exterior and invited local team members who donated to the campaign
to see the reveal and locate the names of their loved ones.
Once complete, the plane was ferried from Tulsa to LA for the
inaugural flight. After the weekend concludes, the American
Airlines’ official Stand Up To Cancer aircraft will re-enter
American’s fleet.
“We are so honored by the tremendous number of people who
participated in this innovative campaign to honor their loved ones
and stand up to cancer,” said Rusty Robertson, co-founder of Stand
Up To Cancer. “American Airlines continues to be an incredible
supporter of Stand Up To Cancer, and we’re delighted that some of
these amazing families will have the special opportunity to take
this inaugural flight. Their incredible courage and indomitable
spirit lift and inspire all of us.” Robertson added, “The critical
dollars raised by this incredible campaign will help expand our
mission to accelerate the pace of cutting-edge research and
innovative cancer treatments to save lives now.”
Beginning today, donors who participated in this year’s campaign
can visit a microsite to see the location of their submitted names
on the plane.
About Stand Up To CancerStand
Up To Cancer® (SU2C) raises funds to accelerate the pace of
research to get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives
now. SU2C, a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a
501(c)(3) charitable organization, was established in 2008 by media
and entertainment leaders who utilize 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 June 2019, more than 1,600 scientists representing more than
180 institutions are involved in SU2C-funded research projects.
Under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee, led by
Nobel laureate Phillip A. Sharp, Ph.D., SU2C operates rigorous
competitive review processes to identify the best research
proposals to recommend for funding, oversee grants administration,
and ensure collaboration across research programs.
Current members of the SU2C Council of Founders and Advisors
(CFA) 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. Sung Poblete, Ph.D., R.N., serves as SU2C’s
president and CEO. For more information, visit
www.StandUpToCancer.org.
About American Airlines Group American Airlines
offers customers 6,800 daily flights to more than 365 destinations
in 61 countries from its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort
Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and
Washington, D.C. With a shared purpose of caring for people on
life’s journey, American’s 130,000 global team members serve more
than 200 million customers annually. Since 2013, American has
invested more than $28 billion in its product and people and now
flies the youngest fleet among U.S. network carriers, equipped with
industry-leading high-speed Wi-Fi, lie-flat seats, and more
inflight entertainment and access to power. American also has
enhanced food and beverage options in the air and on the ground in
its world-class Admirals Club and Flagship lounges. American was
recently named a Five Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger
Experience Association and Airline of the Year by Air
Transport World. American is a founding member
of oneworld®, whose members serve 1,100
destinations in 180 countries and territories. Shares of American
Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and
the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more
about what’s happening at American by
visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on
Twitter @AmericanAir and
at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
About Hyatt Regency The Hyatt Regency brand
prides itself on making travel free from stress and filled with
success. More than 190 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and
resort locations in more than 30 countries around the world serve
as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient
personalized, high-touch business meetings to energizing family
vacations. The brand offers stress-free environments for seamless
gatherings and empathetic service that anticipates guests’ needs.
Designed for productivity and peace of mind, Hyatt Regency hotels
and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including
the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences;
technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert meeting and
event planners who can take care of every detail. For more
information, please visit hyattregency.com. Follow
@HyattRegency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos
with #HyattRegency.
About Hyatt Hotels CorporationHyatt Hotels
Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a portfolio of 19 premier brands. As of
June 30, 2019, the Company's portfolio included more than 875
properties in over 60 countries across six continents. The
Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best
informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended
to attract and retain top colleagues, build relationships with
guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's
subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or
provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, vacation
ownership properties, and fitness and spa locations, including
under the Park
Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand
Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The
Unbound Collection by
Hyatt®, Destination®, Hyatt
Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt
Ziva™, Hyatt
Zilara™, Thompson
Hotels®, Hyatt
Centric®, Hyatt
House®, Hyatt
Place®, Joie de
Vivre®, tommie™, Hyatt
Residence
Club® and Exhale® brand
names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that
provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued
members. For more information, please
visit www.hyatt.com.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to
refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its
affiliates.
About Universal Orlando Resort Universal
Orlando Resort is a unique vacation destination that is part of the
NBCUniversal Comcast family. For more than 25 years, Universal
Orlando has been creating epic vacations for the entire family –
incredible experiences that place guests in the heart of powerful
stories and adventures.
Universal Orlando’s three theme parks, Universal Studios
Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano
Bay, are home to some of the world’s most exciting and innovative
theme park experiences – including The Wizarding World of Harry
Potter – Hogsmeade and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon
Alley. Universal Orlando’s hotels are destinations unto themselves
and include Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, the Hard Rock Hotel, Loews
Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal’s
Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal’s Aventura Hotel and Universal’s
Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites. Its entertainment
complex, Universal CityWalk, offers immersive dining and
entertainment for every member of the family.
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Susannah Wesley-AhlschwedeAmerican Airlines
Communications817-235-1398susannah@aa.com |
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