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, according to a statement from Pilot.
“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," said Adrienne Ingoldt, Pilot’s chief marketing officer and member of the American Heart Association’s Life is Why Council.
This initiative 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.
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 pilotflyingj.com/stroke-month.
