Travel firm pledges help and prompts platform for on-line donations
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) right this moment introduced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross because the nonprofit gives important catastrophe aid to communities within the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
In addition, the Las Vegas-based firm activated a web based giving platform to empower anybody wishing to make an instantaneous donation to the American Red Cross. To donate, please go to HERE.
The nonprofit has greater than 500 volunteers within the hardest-hit areas in Florida, offering lifesaving help together with shelter, meals, water and different aid provides for greater than 60,000 victims. Hundreds of evacuation facilities are open, offering shelter to greater than 10,000 individuals displaced by the hurricane.
“Our hearts are with everyone grappling with the destruction carved out by Hurricane Ian,” mentioned John Redmond, Allegiant’s CEO. “As we confront difficult days ahead, we cannot forget the incredible resiliency that has been demonstrated by the people of Florida. Time and time again, we have seen first responders, volunteers, Allegiant team members and entire communities step up to help. With this donation, we hope to make a difference to Florida residents impacted by this storm.”
In addition to serving 10 airports all through Florida, Allegiant is constructing Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, close to Punta Gorda Airport. The group was amongst these hardest hit by the storm. Other Allegiant communities impacted by the storm embody St. Pete-Clearwater, Orlando–Sanford, Sarasota Bradenton, Key West and Jacksonville.
“The Red Cross is thankful for Allegiant’s generous donation, which enables us to provide shelter, food and comfort to families and communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian,” mentioned Elizabeth Penniman, vp of communications on the American Red Cross.
The biggest wants throughout these instances are funds, blood donations and volunteers, in accordance with the American Red Cross. However, financial donations are essentially the most environment friendly approach to make a distinction instantly. For that cause, Allegiant and the American Red Cross activated a “microsite,” a web based platform for catastrophe aid donations. To donate, please go to HERE. Through this initiative, Allegiant has beforehand raised a whole lot of 1000’s of {dollars} after hurricanes wreaked havoc on communities the place Allegiant staff stay and work.
The American Red Cross anticipates an ideal want for added volunteers within the subsequent 30 to 60 days. For extra info, please visit this website. Additionally, individuals are requested to take part in group blood drives throughout this time of pressing want for donors. Click here to schedule an appointment to present blood.
Anyone affected by Hurricane Ian needing a secure place to go can discover info for open Red Cross shelters on redcross.org, the Red Cross emergency app or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
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