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PRNewswire - November 1, 2006
amfAR is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.
"As a company that operates globally, American Airlines fully recognizes that stopping the spread of AIDS will take everyone's help," said Gary Jarnigan, General Manager for American Airlines in Atlanta. "We've learned through our years as amfAR supporters that AIDS is everyone's problem. By helping amfAR to continue funding the work of scientists doing research on AIDS, we believe there is hope for a cure."
"The Southeastern United States has seen a dramatic increase in HIV infections in the last several years," said Deborah Hernan, amfAR Vice President for Public Information. "amfAR is delighted to collaborate with American Airlines to draw attention to the epidemic in this part of the country and advance an innovative research agenda that will benefit all people living with HIV and AIDS."
A longtime supporter of amfAR's mission, American, a founding member of the oneworld(R) alliance, supports the Foundation through donations and allows employees to contribute individually through payroll deduction. American also sponsors an annual fundraiser called "Two by Two for AIDS and Art," which raises millions of dollars in support of amfAR.
The company now has worked with amfAR to produce a new public service message specifically for Atlanta-area radio stations. Beginning just before World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the American/amfAR PSAs will inform radio audiences about Atlanta's HIV/AIDS epidemic. Atlanta consistently ranks among the top ten among U.S. cities for AIDS cases and new HIV infection rates.
About amfAR
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested nearly $250 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.
About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve more than 600 destinations in over 135 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation (NYSE: AMR). AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, the AmericanConnection(R) airlines, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.
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