Charity Event Brings ‘People Together for a Good Cause'

FORT WORTH, Texas – Celebrities and skiers gathered from far and wide to raise more than $2 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the 22 nd annual American Airlines Celebrity Ski Weekend, March 1-4, in Vail, Colo. This is one of American Airlines' key community citizenship activities in which it partners with charities to help raise funds for the benefit of others.

Skiers, celebrities and supporters convened at the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa to partake in a long weekend of skiing, dining, entertainment and camaraderie to support critical research for Cystic Fibrosis, a life-threatening disease that affects about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. American Airlines has sponsored the event since 1986.

“American Airlines is extremely proud of this wonderful event and our long-standing support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in its fight to create better treatments and eventually cure cystic fibrosis,” said David Cush, American's Senior Vice President – Global Sales. “We are so grateful for the sponsors, celebrities and guests who come back year after year to be a part of this weekend.

Many American Airlines employees also donate their time and talents to make this a terrific weekend. ”They exemplify one of our company's greatest attributes – bringing people together for a good cause.”

Participants chose from a variety of daytime activities during the weekend. For those who opted for the slopes, former World Freestyle champion Wayne Wong and Olympic medalist Billy Kidd gave pointers at the Race Clinic. Participants also competed for a slot on the Celebrity Ski Team, which included astronaut Buzz Aldrin, actress Wendie Malick, dancer Cris Judd, and actor Jim Sikking.

"Our partnership with American Airlines is a great success story that has been going strong for more than 20 years," said Rich Mattingly, Chief Operating Officer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

"American Airline's commitment to help us fight cystic fibrosis has been unwavering and we are incredibly thankful for that. Thanks to the company's support, people with cystic fibrosis are benefiting from significant advancements in treatment and care, and as a result, are living longer and healthier lives.”

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