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Knoxville,
TN – May 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: This May,
in recognition of American
Stroke Month, Pilot is raising funds for the American
Heart Association to champion stroke prevention and education. From
now through May 31st, guests can join the fight against stroke by rounding
up their purchases at checkout at participating Pilot,
Flying J and One9 Travel Center locations nationwide*.
All proceeds support life-saving programs, helping bring critical stroke
education and resources to communities nationwide.
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 “People
are our top priority at Pilot, and one of the ways we demonstrate this
is by caring for the well-being of 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. “Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the
United States and raising awareness and providing lifesaving education
is critical to helping people take action and save lives.”
This
initiative is part of Miles of Good, Pilot’s recently launched giving
program dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities it serves.
It also marks a milestone in Pilot’s eight-year support of the American
Heart Association’s Life is Why campaign, as the company expands its efforts
to include fundraising specifically for American Stroke Month. In addition
to fundraising, Pilot is providing its team members with virtual CPR training
and access to stroke prevention resources throughout May.
“Pilot’s
support of the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign exemplifies
the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change in heart and brain
health,” said Kayla
Smith, executive director of the Knoxville American Heart Association.
“This will help fund more critical research and enable us to reach more
communities with lifesaving initiatives. Together, we are making strides
towards a healthier future for everyone.”
According
to the American Heart Association, recognizing the signs of a stroke and
acting quickly can be the difference between life and death. Throughout
American Stroke Month, Pilot is helping promote the warning signs of stroke
using the FAST acronym:
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Face
drooping
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Arm
weakness
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Speech
difficulty
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Time
to call 911**
For more
information about Pilot’s
American Stroke Month initiatives and to find a participating travel
center, visit www.PilotFlyingJ.com/stroke-month.
*Proud
Life is Why Retailer: The full round-up amount of each round-up purchase
at Pilot Flying J owned and operated stores in the United States from 5/09/25-5/31/25
will be donated to the American Heart Association. Certain purchases (including,
but not limited to, purchases made on fleet cards/direct bill programs
or purchases made at the fuel pump) are not eligible for round-up contributions.
Void where prohibited. © 2025 Pilot Travel Centers LLC.
**Provided
for informational and educational purposes only and not as a substitute
for professional medical advice, diagnoses or treatment.
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 800-AHA-USA1.
Media
Contact:
Krissy
Patterson, Manager
External
Marketing Communications
865-617-3454
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