American Airlines invites travelers to celebrate the important women in their lives this months by supporting breast cancer research through its Miles for the Cure campaign with Susan G. Komen.
Through May 31, AAdvantage members will receive 15 miles, instead of 10, for every dollar they contribute with a minimum $25 donation. For Miles for the Cure, AAdvantage members may choose to make a contribution in honor of a friend or family member's survivorship or in memory of a loved one.
In addition, with the American Airlines/Komen gift card, American will donate $5 for every $50 of travel purchased on that card; travelers just select the Komen gift card options. Donations and gift card proceeds will help fund a research grant at M.D. Anderson in Houston.
The American Airlines/Komen gift card can be applied toward the purchase of any American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection carrier published fare; or any oneworld alliance partner or codeshare flight designated as American Airlines. Gift cards are available in denominations from $50 to $1,500 and, unlike many other gift cards, there is no expiration date. When completing payment information, simply enter "Komen" in the tracking code box.
"American remains committed, as it has for many years, to supporting breast cancer research," said Bernie Willett, director of community programs, American Airlines. "This month, especially with Mother's Day coming up, we have an opportunity to renew our efforts. We invite everyone to join us, whether in honoring those who have been affected by this disease, or in expressing our appreciation to our mothers and wives on their special day."
While the airline has supported Komen for more than 30 years, in 2008 American became the official airline and Komen's first Lifetime Promise Partner.
As part of this expanded relationship, American pledged to raise $8 million over eight years to fund a Promise Grant - a $7.5 million, five-year study of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) at M.D. Anderson's Morgan Welch Clinic in Houston.
American's support, including the co-branded gift card and Miles for the Cure campaign, is dedicated to funding the Promise Grant, which is helping researchers, clinicians and caregivers to work together on new approaches to treat IBC, one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer.
To learn more, purchase travel gift cards or to make a donation and earn AAdvantage miles, please visit www.aa.com/joinus.