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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pilot Fuels Stroke Awareness Month with Round-Up and Lifesaving Education
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This May, in recognition of American Stroke Month, Pilot is raising funds for the American Heart Association to champion stroke prevention and education. From May 9 - 31, 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. "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: - Face drooping- Arm weakness- Speech difficulty- Time to call 911** For more information about Pilot's American Stroke Month initiatives and to find a participating travel center, visit *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 Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has nearly 900 locations in 44 states and five 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 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 Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. View source version on Contacts Krissy PattersonManager, External Marketing Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pilot Fuels Stroke Awareness Month with Round-Up and Lifesaving Education
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This May, in recognition of American Stroke Month, Pilot is raising funds for the American Heart Association to champion stroke prevention and education. From May 9 - 31, 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. '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: - F ace drooping - A rm weakness - S peech difficulty - T ime to call 911** For more information about Pilot's American Stroke Month initiatives and to find a participating travel center, visit *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 Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has nearly 900 locations in 44 states and five 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 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 Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
Associated Press
31-01-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
National retailers support American Heart Month through Life is Why campaigns
( NewMediaWire) - January 31, 2025 - DALLAS — More than 6 in 10 U.S. adults (61%) will develop some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) within the next 30 years, according to the latest research undertaken by teams from the American Heart Association. That is why this February, during American Heart Month, the Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, is collaborating with retailers from coast to coast to give consumers a chance to be part of the progress to overcome today's biggest health challenges. Through the Association's Life Is Why(TM) campaign, consumers can support the fight against cardiovascular disease by donating at checkout, in-store and online, while celebrating their personal reasons for living longer, healthier lives. Retailers and brands are stepping up to help make this life-saving campaign possible. 'The work we do at the American Heart Association to promote cardiovascular and brain health, prevent heart disease and stroke, support research and provide resources to help people live longer, healthier lives—no matter where they live—is possible because of the support of contributors to Life is Why,' said Marsha Jones, 2023-2025 volunteer chairperson of the Board of the American Heart Association. 'As we celebrate American Heart Month and more than 100 years of lifesaving work, we acknowledge that there is still work to be done. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate that future, each of us needs to be part of the progress. By driving breakthroughs in science, policy and care, together, we can continue to advance health and transform lives every day.' In February, through Life is Why, companies—including AT&T, Babiators, CVS Health, Daily Harvest, Harland Clarke, Kroger Health, MantraBand, Orangetheory Fitness, Pilot Travel Centers, The Container Store, Torrid, Warmies and White + Warren—invite their customers to support the American Heart Association in-store and online through a variety of ways such as donating at the point of sale. The American Heart Association welcomes inaugural campaign supporters Chinese Laundry, Crayola Flowers, Reebok and QVC to the companies supporting our mission this year. Life is Why will be celebrated by retailers with in-store signage and online banner ads sharing personal stories of survival and strength, the mission of the American Heart Association and inspiring healthy habits. Donations made through Life is Why participating retailers—no matter the amount— allow the Association to support the organization's 2028 Impact Goal which will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy and care for healthier people and communities. Those interested in supporting the American Heart Association's Life is Why campaign can look for the Life is Why logo where they buy groceries, get their gas, exercise and shop in participating locations and online beginning in February and during select times throughout the year. To learn more about the Life Is Why campaign and other participating companies, please visit 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 on Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
