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‘Pilot
Celebrity Pumpers’ Raises Record-Breaking $97,173
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for
United Way of Greater Knoxville
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Knoxville,
TN – October 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / Pilot
donated $97,173 to the United Way of Greater Knoxville thanks to the tremendous
support of community members who purchased gas and other items at Knox
County Pilot Convenience Stores during “Pilot
Celebrity Pumpers.” The 2018 fundraiser tally bested the previous record
of $94,091 set in 2017.
From
Oct. 1-3, local celebrities, including elected officials, media personalities
and University of Tennessee representatives, pumped gas and greeted customers
to help Pilot raise funds for United Way. During the three-day event, Pilot
donated 5 cents of every gallon of gas and 10 cents of every dollar spent
in-store to the United Way of Greater Knoxville’s 2018 annual campaign.
“I
am amazed and grateful every year at the success of Pilot Pumpers,” said
Jim Haslam II, founder and chairman of Pilot. “The community always turns
out for this event, and I want to thank our guests who fueled up at Pilot
and visited our stores. I also want to thank our celebrity pumpers who
volunteered their time and our team members who supported this worthy cause.
The United Way of Greater Knoxville uses these funds to help those in need
in our community all year long.”
Haslam
revealed the 2018 donation amount to United Way representatives on Oct.
5 at the Pilot Convenience Store at 1826 Western Avenue in Knoxville. “Pilot
Celebrity Pumpers” continues to be the United Way’s single-largest special
event fundraiser, helping the organization assist those most in need in
our community. Since its inception, Pilot Pumpers has raised more than
$1.4 million for United Way of Greater Knoxville.
Knoxville
Mayor Madeline Rogero was among the celebrity pumpers, along with Knoxville
City Council, Knox County Commission and Knox County School Board members
and media personalities. Sports figures also participated, including Michael
Annett, NASCAR driver for Pilot Flying J Racing; UT Director of Athletics
Phillip Fulmer; Lady Vols Basketball Head Coach Holly Warlick; and the
UT Spirit Squad.
“We
are grateful for Pilot’s longtime commitment to the community through Pilot
Celebrity Pumpers, and we appreciate everyone who visited a local Pilot
to support this event,” United Way of Greater Knoxville CEO Ben Landers
said. “This generous donation has a lasting impact on our community and
allows our partner agencies to implement life-changing programs and initiatives.”
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About
Pilot Flying J
Pilot
Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, is committed
to connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every
stop. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J has more than
750 retail locations in 44 states, Roadside assistance available at over
145 locations nationwide and growing as part of its Truck Care program,
44 Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Centers, and 34 Boss Shops. The
Pilot Flying J network provides drivers with access to more than 72,000
parking spaces for trucks with Prime Parking at more than 400 locations,
5,200 deluxe showers and more than 6,200 diesel lanes with 5,200 offering
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at the pump. Pilot Flying J is currently ranked
No. 15 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies. Visit www.pilotflyingj.com
for more information.
Media
Contact:
Stephanie
Myers
External
Communications Supervisor
Pilot
Flying J
865-474-4096 |
