"The Delta

pilots are proud to know that our gift will make a difference in saving

the lives of children," said Will Buergey, Delta MEC chairman. "Children's

Healthcare of Atlanta was an easy choice for our first recipient because

of the incredible care they give to hundreds of children each year from

all over the state."

"The transport

unit donated by the Delta pilots will help Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

save lives," said Glenn Henry, manager of Transport Services at Children's

Healthcare of Atlanta. "Research has shown that infants and children

who are transported by specially trained teams in specially designed pediatric

units like the one donated today are several times more likely to survive

the trip to the hospital. The Delta pilots' generosity truly supports

Children's mission of enhancing the lives of children by allowing our

healthcare team to reach young patients all across Georgia."

The Delta pilots

made their presentation today at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston.

In addition to their gift to the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation,

Delta pilots distributed stuffed aviator bears to over 200 children currently

at the hospital.

The Fund, supported

at Delta, supports local charitable activities related to children in

select Delta hub cities. The Fund is the first charitable fund established,

managed, and funded entirely by the pilots of a major U.S. airline.

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