Travel company pledges support and
activates platform for online donations
LAS
VEGAS, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant
Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross as
the nonprofit provides critical disaster relief to communities in
the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
In addition, the Las
Vegas-based company activated an online giving platform to
empower anyone wishing to make an immediate donation to the
American Red Cross. To donate, please visit HERE.
The nonprofit has more than 500 volunteers in the hardest-hit
areas in Florida, providing
lifesaving assistance including shelter, food, water and other
relief supplies for more than 60,000 victims. Hundreds of
evacuation centers are open, providing shelter to more than 10,000
people displaced by the hurricane.
"Our hearts are with everyone grappling with the destruction
carved out by Hurricane Ian," said John
Redmond, Allegiant's CEO. "As we confront difficult days
ahead, we cannot forget the incredible resiliency that has been
demonstrated by the people of Florida. Time and time again, we have seen
first responders, volunteers, Allegiant team members and entire
communities step up to help. With this donation, we hope to make a
difference to Florida residents
impacted by this storm."
In addition to serving 10 airports throughout Florida, Allegiant is building Sunseeker
Resort in Charlotte Harbor, near
Punta Gorda Airport. The community was among those hardest hit by
the storm. Other Allegiant communities impacted by the storm
include St. Pete-Clearwater, Orlando-Sanford, Sarasota Bradenton, Key West and Jacksonville.
"The Red Cross is thankful for Allegiant's generous donation,
which enables us to provide shelter, food and comfort to families
and communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian," said
Elizabeth Penniman, vice president
of communications at the American Red Cross.
The greatest needs during these times are funds, blood donations
and volunteers, according to the American Red Cross. However,
monetary donations are the most efficient way to make a difference
immediately. For that reason, Allegiant and the American Red Cross
activated a "microsite," an online platform for disaster relief
donations. To donate, please visit HERE. Through this initiative,
Allegiant has previously raised hundreds of thousands of dollars
after hurricanes wreaked havoc on communities where Allegiant
employees live and work.
The American Red Cross anticipates a great need for additional
volunteers in the next 30 to 60 days. For more information, please
visit this website. Additionally, people are asked to participate
in community blood drives during this time of urgent need for
donors. Click here to schedule an appointment to give blood.
Anyone affected by Hurricane Ian needing a safe place to go can
find information for open Red Cross shelters on redcross.org, the
Red Cross emergency app or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS
(800-733-2767).
Allegiant – Together We
Fly™
Las Vegas-based Allegiant
(NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at
its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people,
places and experiences that matter most. Since
1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in
small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation
destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average
fares. Today, Allegiant's fleet serves communities across the
nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average
domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at
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