In response to the pandemic, this summer The Tutu Project also launched an emergency assistance program, and received over 800 assistance applications in the first week. “We have seen requests for support increase by as much as 43% due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as breast cancer patients have found themselves not only at a higher risk for infection, but facing new financial woes brought on by the global health crisis,” said Linda Carey, Co-Founder of The Tutu Project & President of the Carey Foundation. “We are incredibly grateful and thankful for Jet Linx’s continued and unwavering commitment, especially at a time when the need for support is more critical than ever.”
This October, Jet Linx is again spearheading a #Dare2Tutu campaign, during which the company donates $10 for every photo submitted of participants in tutus. Jet Linx also collaborated with the charity to create a limited edition, jet-themed photo featuring Project founder Bob Carey alongside a Jet Linx aircraft for silent auction at all Jet Linx Base locations nationwide. To further encourage direct-giving to The Tutu Project, the company also launched it’s first-ever direct donation match, up to $15,000 for 2020.