October 23, 2024
Phillips 66 Aviation Donates $23,460 to Corporate Angel Network at NBAA-BACE
HOUSTON – (Oct. 22, 2024) – Phillips 66® Aviation, one of the largest refiners in the United States and a major jet and avgas fuel supplier to general aviation, commercial and military aviation, presented a $23,460 donation to Corporate Angel Network (CAN) as part of its ongoing support for the organization. CAN provides free transportation for cancer patients on corporate aircraft, enabling them to reach specialized medical centers for treatment.
“Corporate Angel Network deeply appreciates the longstanding support of Phillips 66 Aviation,” said Robert Stangarone, President and CEO, Corporate Angel Network. “They have been a reliable and valued partner in our efforts to enhance and save the lives of so many cancer patients who are going through the most difficult times of their lives.”
The check was awarded during the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) as part of Phillips 66® Aviation’s annual sponsorship of the Corporate Angel Award. The prestigious Corporate Angel Award recognizes corporations and flight departments that have shown outstanding dedication to advancing CAN’s mission. This year’s recipients include EmpireCLS, Honeywell, MassMutual, and Textron Aviation.
“With Corporate Angel Network’s success and commitment to helping families access essential medical care, we are honored to support the organization once again and present this award at NBAA-BACE,” said Sunny Lopez, Manager, Phillips 66® Aviation. “Their achievements highlight the important role aviation can play in helping to alleviate travel burdens for those in need.”
Since its founding in 1981, Corporate Angel Network has coordinated more than 69,000 flights, profoundly impacting cancer patients’ lives. This year marks 43 years of dedicated service in providing free transportation on corporate aircraft, allowing patients to reach specialized medical centers for essential treatment. In 2023 alone, CAN completed over 2,000 cancer patient flights, continuing its vital work. Most recently, Robert Stangarone was appointed President and CEO of Corporate Angel Network to lead the organization to greater heights and reduce cancer patients’ physical, emotional, and financial stress during their most difficult times.
For more information about Corporate Angel Network, visit www.corpangelnetwork.org and here to view a success story of CAN helping a 6-year-old pediatric patient receive vital treatment. For more information about Phillips 66® Aviation, visit booth #501 at NBAA-BACE or follow Phillips 66® Aviation on Facebook and Instagram.
About Corporate Angel Network
Corporate Angel Network provides free transportation for cancer patients who need to travel long distances for specialized care. Corporate flight departments participate by donating empty seats on their business jets. Today, CAN works with more than 500 corporations, including half of the Fortune 100 companies, to fulfill its mission. Corporate Angel Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and welcomes financial donations. Business jet owners and operators who would like to donate unused seats on their aircraft can contact Courtney Easton, ceaston@corpangelnetwork.org, (914) 328-1313.