Give the gift of heart health in February for millions across the country by joining us in our ‘Life is Why We Give’ campaign supporting the American Heart Association.
We are excited for the return of this campaign to raise funds for the American Heart Association. Thanks to all of you, our team members and partners, since 2018 we have contributed more than $2 million to support the critical programs of the American Heart Association. February is American Heart Month and we hope to raise another $1 million with your support.
During the month of February, we are making it easy to give with several ways to donate:
- Paper Heart Icons: Purchase $1, $3 or $5 red hearts in our stores across the country
- Pin-Pad Round Up or Donation*: Round up your purchase to the nearest whole dollar or elect to donate other amounts at the pin-pad during checkout.
- Donate Online: Visit pilotflyingj.com/life-is-why to make an online contribution.
- Social Media Donation: On Valentine’s Day, follow @pilotflyingj on social media for an opportunity to “spread the love” and donate to the American Heart Association.
Did you know that your gift teaches people how to monitor and control their blood pressure, cholesterol and other risk factors? Every donation also helps provide quality healthcare and research to find new medicines and procedures that will save and improve lives.
Why We Give:
So many of our loved ones, including team members, guests and their families, are impacted by heart disease and stroke. We give to help save and improve countless lives within our communities and around the world. During American Heart Month, we are honored to share a few stories from our team members:
Melissa Mulkey’s Mother
I am personally effected by this campaign as my mother passed away 2 years ago from heart disease. It is my goal to make sure anyone around me receives regular checkups for their heart and other issues. My mom suffered with congestive heart failure for years. She was always short of breath and was not able to do the things she loved. I had talked to my mom on Friday before she passed on Monday and she sounded fine. My step dad said she felt great that morning but around lunch time, she passed out at home. He took her straight to the doctor and they were unable to find her pulse in the operating room. Please make sure you get regular checkups. This is one thing my mom didn’t do all of the time and had gotten so use to feeling like this that she didn’t give it another thought.
Hannah Lewis’ Son
Bennett was born on February 7th, 2012 with a rare and critical heart defect called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. In summary, he has only half of his heart. To expand life expectancy, there is a 3 step surgery series that needs to be performed; one at birth, then 6 months, and then between 2-3 years old. This isn’t a cure, but can help the babies potentially make it into adulthood before needing a heart transplant.
Read more about Bennett’s story here.
