FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines recently recognized nine flight
attendants as Champions of the Year for their dedication to the
UNICEF Change for Good (CFG) program. These volunteers, known as Champions for Children,
went above and beyond by collecting extra U.S. and foreign currencies from
customers on international and Hawaii flights to support UNICEF’s global
mission to help children in need.
Since launching the program in 1994, American Airlines and its customers have
raised more than $18 million for UNICEF through Change
for Good. These funds have helped improve and save the lives of countless
children by:
- Delivering vaccines and medicines to prevent deadly diseases
- Providing nutritional support to fight malnutrition
- Supplying clean water and sanitation facilities to communities in need
- Supporting education programs and safe learning environments
- Responding rapidly to emergencies, such as natural disasters and conflicts
Every cent collected on board helps UNICEF reach children in more than 190
countries with critical health care, education and protection services.
About American Airlines Group
As a leading global
airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than
350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member
of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900
destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on
Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at
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