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Knoxville,
TN – February 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: In
honor of Heart Month this February, Pilot
is calling on guests to join the fight against heart disease and stroke.
Marking its eighth year of supporting lifesaving research and heart health
education, Pilot invites its guests to make a difference by donating in-store
and, as a thank-you, fuel their day with a free cup of coffee.*
“At
Pilot, safety goes beyond being road-ready—it’s about protecting what matters
most: our team members, guests and communities,” said Adrienne
Ingoldt, Pilot’s chief marketing officer and member of the American
Heart Association’s Life is Why ™ Council. “Standing together in the fight
against heart disease and stroke—the leading and fifth-leading causes of
death in our country—is a meaningful way to bring our purpose to life and
show people they matter at every turn.”
From
Feb. 1–16, guests can visit participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel
centers to donate and celebrate their commitment to heart health and safety.
Ways to contribute include:
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Paper
hearts: $1, $3 and $5 paper hearts will be available for purchase at
participating travel centers with 100 percent of proceeds supporting the
American Heart Association’s Life is Why™ campaign in the U.S. and the
Heart and Stroke Foundation in Canada. Additionally, guests who purchase
a paper heart at U.S. locations can enjoy a free any-size hot coffee through
Pilot’s myRewards Plus app as a token of appreciation for supporting the
cause.*
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Pin
pad roundup or donation**:
Guests can round up their in-store purchases to the nearest dollar or donate
an amount of their choice via the pin pad during checkout. At participating
U.S. locations, 100 percent of donations support the American Heart Association’s
Life is Why™ campaign, while donations at Canadian locations benefit the
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
“We’re
proud to support the American Heart Association and the Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Canada to promote heart health and safety. Every paper heart
purchased and extra dollar donated fuels groundbreaking research and lifesaving
initiatives,” said Ingoldt. “We are incredibly grateful for the generosity
of our guests and team members, whose support enables these organizations
to make a profound difference.”
Along
with its fundraising efforts, Pilot is providing its team members with
essential tools to prioritize their heart health. Team members will have
access to free CPR training, blood pressure screenings and valuable heart
health resources provided by the American Heart Association. These community
resources offer heart health advice, wellness tips and programs to connect
individuals with lifesaving tools. To explore local programs, visit cpr.Heart.org/en.
For
details about Pilot’s American Heart Month campaign, visit pilotflyingj.com/heart-month,
or use the myRewards Plus app* to find nearby locations. To learn more
about the American Heart Association’s Life is Why™ campaign, visit Heart.org/lifeiswhycampaign
and for information on the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, visit
HeartAndStroke.ca.
*Data
rates may apply. Other terms, conditions and restrictions may apply.
**Certain
purchases (including, without limitation, fuel and fuel additives and purchases
made on fleet cards or direct bill programs) are not eligible for round-up
contributions.
About
Pilot
Pilot
Travel Centers LLC (“Pilot”) is committed to showing people they matter
at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely
on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville,
Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and
employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel
centers, Pilot has nearly 900 locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces,
serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel
center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety
of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The
company operates North America’s third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies
approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the
future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable
fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low carbon
fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit www.PilotFlyingJ.com.
About
the American Heart Association
The
American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer,
healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities,
the organization has been a leading source of health information for more
than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally,
we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and
provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular
disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions
in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and
transform lives every day. Connect with us on Heart.org,
Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
About
Heart & Stroke
Life.
We don’t want you to miss it. That’s why Heart
& Stroke has been leading the fight to beat heart disease and stroke
for more than 70 years. We must help advance the next medical breakthroughs,
so Canadians don’t miss out on precious moments. Together, we are working
to prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery through research, health
promotion and public policy. HeartAndStroke.ca
@HeartandStroke
Media
Contact:
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