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VP of American Airlines to Give Beyond Type 1 a Quarter of a Million Dollars

Written by: Beyond Type 1 Editorial Team

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January 16, 2017

Paul Morell - American Airline's VP of safety, regulatory compliance and environmental - will retire this year and with his 39 years with the company, will be able to elect a charity of his choice to receive the $390,000 he acquired through his service to the company. Morell has chosen to give $250,000 to Beyond Type 1 and $140,000 to Habitat for Humanity. HIs granddaughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 4. "This disease has lifelong effects, not only for her but for her family as well. I truly support the work of Beyond Type 1. Their work to educate, advocate and invest in a cure [...]" says Morell.

Paul Morell – American Airline’s VP of safety, regulatory compliance and environmental – will retire this year and with his 39 years with the company, will be able to elect a charity of his choice to receive the $390,000 he acquired through his service to the company. Morell has chosen to give $250,000 to Beyond Type 1 and $140,000 to Habitat for Humanity. HIs granddaughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 4. “This disease has lifelong effects, not only for her but for her family as well. I truly support the work of Beyond Type 1. Their work to educate, advocate and invest in a cure […]” says Morell.

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