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Flying J Announces $2 Million in Charitable Donations
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Celebrate 60 Years of Fueling Life's Journeys
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Knoxville,
TN – November 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / Pilot
Flying J is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month by announcing
donations totaling $2 million in honor of its history of giving back
and commitment to fueling life’s journeys into the future. The company’s
giving is focused on fueling those who serve by supporting military heroes
and their families, and helping communities across the country by investing
in programs where its guests and team members live and work.
“We
are grateful to the millions of guests and thousands of team members who
have fueled our business for 60 years,” said James A. Haslam II, founder
of Pilot Flying J. “To celebrate this great achievement, we wanted to say
thank you in a meaningful way that honors our history and will make a positive
difference in the communities we serve.”
More
than 20 nonprofit organizations will receive contributions, each reflective
of the causes that are important to Pilot Flying J’s guests and team members
and the values upon which the company was built.
As
a veteran-founded company, Pilot Flying J is honored to partner with organizations
such as Hire Heroes USA, Bunker Labs, Fisher House and Folds of Honor.
Funds will support veterans and their families by providing cost-free housing
to those caring for injured loved ones and by connecting them with opportunities
to drive their future success. Pilot Flying J is also working with organizations
like Boys and Girls Club of America, Feeding America, Dolly Parton's Imagination
Library and Trucker Buddy International to fund programs that focus on
health and wellness, access to food and academic success in communities
across the country.
“A
spirit of community and philanthropy was instilled in our company’s culture
from the beginning,” said Meg Counts, community relations and events manager
of Pilot Flying J. “We are proud to partner with these important organizations,
supporting their missions and programs to help our communities and veterans
thrive. Together, we are truly able to fuel life's journeys.”
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Flying J is also thanking those who serve this Veterans Day with a free
breakfast. From November 10–12, active-duty and retired military veterans
can redeem an offer in the Pilot Flying J app to enjoy a free Pilot Coffee
of any size with their choice of a PJ Fresh breakfast sandwich, packaged
pastry item or a Cinnabon Center of the Roll.
To
learn more about Pilot Flying J’s 60th anniversary giving, including a
full list of recipient organizations, visit www.pilotflyingj.com/giving-back.
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About
Pilot Flying J
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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
135 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.
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Contact:
Stephanie
Myers
External
Communications Supervisor
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Flying J
865-474-4096 |
