TORONTO — Aeroplan’s annual Aeroplan Points Matching Week raised 67.7 million points this year, in support of the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program.
The 67.7 million points total made this the most successful points matching campaign in the two-decade history of the Hospital Transportation Program.
“The generosity exhibited through this year’s campaign has blown us away. With donations coming from across Canada and more than 80 countries, our Aeroplan partners and members came together from around the globe to rally behind families to provide a sense of relief for those who face the stress of transporting a child for medical treatment,” said Valérie Durand, spokesperson for the Air Canada Foundation. “We cannot thank our Aeroplan partners and members enough for their generosity and contributions which will help ensure the sustainability of this impactful program for years to come.”
Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital at Air Canada, and President of Aeroplan, added: “Aeroplan members are the industry’s most generous! Whether supporting their local communities or helping people in need around-the-world, time and again, they answer the call. This year, we were thrilled to have leading Aeroplan partners TD, CIBC, and the Avis Budget Group join us to amplify the generosity of our joint customers. With their support, this was the most impactful Points Matching Week ever – all devoted to helping kids and their families travel for required medical care.”
All donated points benefit 15 pediatric hospitals across Canada, helping to connect sick children with the medical care they need away from home. With the points donated, the Hospital Transportation program will be able to help some 700 families.
“We can’t believe the outpouring of support and are grateful to know that so many families across Canada will experience a bit of relief in their journey to get the specialized care their children need,” said Adam Starkman, President and CEO of Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Further details about the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program and its impact are at www.aircanada.com/foundation.
