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Horizon Air and TalkingRain Beverage Company are joining forces to
support Medical Teams International's (MTI) program to provide free
dental care to low-income families in Washington and Oregon.
Every year Horizon serves TalkingRain Artesian Spring Water and
TalkingRain Lemon-Lime Sparkling Water aboard its flights, TalkingRain
will contribute at least $12,000 to support MTI's Mobile Dental Van
program.
"Horizon and TalkingRain embrace the importance of giving back to
communities we serve, particularly those here in our own backyard,"
said Jeff Pinneo, Horizon president and CEO. "When we searched for a
partner to help us support MTI, TalkingRain was the perfect match.
Together we're able to help Medical Teams International provide needy
children and adults the dental care they desperately need and, aside
from MTI's dental van program, would not otherwise have access to."
"We are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful partnership," said
Nina Morrison, vice president, package design and development for
TalkingRain. "Horizon is a wonderful customer that shares our passion
for our communities, so when they presented this opportunity we
couldn't resist."
Northwest-based MTI, formerly known as Northwest Medical Teams,
utilizes donated supplies and the experience of volunteer medical
professionals to help more than 1.3 million people a year worldwide.
Closer to home, MTI operates a fleet of 10 Mobile Dental Vans. These
converted 38-foot Winnebago motor homes are dental clinics on wheels,
taking dental care to more than 17,000 low-income children and adults
a year in Washington and Oregon.
"We are deeply grateful for this new partnership with Horizon Air
and TalkingRain," said Dick Frederick, Medical Teams International
executive director. "Our organization depends on donations and
volunteerism to make a difference in the lives of people around the
world. This generous donation will help make so many lives and smiles
brighter, while helping us with our ongoing mission to expand the
dental van program."
Horizon Air
Named 2007 Regional Airline of the Year by Air Transport World
magazine, Horizon serves 49 cities throughout California, Colorado,
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and British Columbia and
Alberta. Together, Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines serve 90 cities and
are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK).
Horizon and Alaska provide the gift of flight to a number of
charitable organizations in the communities they serve. Major
recipients include Big Brothers & Big Sisters of King and Pierce
counties, Washington; Make-a-Wish Foundation in Washington and Oregon;
Shriners Hospitals for Children; and Special Olympics in Washington,
Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Horizon recently sponsored a Habitat for
Humanity home in Pasco, Wash., giving a $50,000 donation and
supporting the volunteer efforts of Horizon employees, their families
and friends.
Talking Rain
Founded in 1987, Preston, Wash.-based TalkingRain Beverage Company
develops and markets quality natural beverage products in unique
packaging for calorie-conscious consumers. Its 100 employees produce a
wide range of low-calorie, good-for-you beverages, including
TalkingRain TWIST, TalkingRain Sparkling ICE, TalkingRain Botanicals
and airwater. Visit www.talkingrain.com to learn more.
TalkingRain's community involvement goes beyond providing
high-quality beverages. TalkingRain teams up with leading
organizations - such as the American Diabetes Association, the Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and World Vision - to sponsor more
than 450 sporting, cultural, and education events every year.
Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International was founded more than a quarter of a
century ago and is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and
disaster relief around the world, regardless of race, gender or
religion. It provides this service through both donations of cash and
medical supplies from individuals, corporations, medical institutions,
and churches as well as through hundreds of medical professional
volunteers who work in over 100 countries around the world. Through
extensive partnerships with local groups and volunteers, Medical Teams
International has helped more than 35 million people since it began
with more than $1 billion in aid with more than 97 percent of all
donations supporting its programs.
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