Super Coin

Who are these illustrious world travelers, out to help UNICEF save lives by representing the power a single cent can have in saving the life of a child? 

As the mascots for UNICEF's Change for Good program on American Airlines and the frequent travel companions of Champions for Children, the Super Coin Twins were born in 2009. Made lovingly by hand by a friend of the program they travel around the world to spread the message that we can all make a difference for children—one coin at a time!

Maybe you've seen Super Coin or his twin sister Super Coinette out and about—on top of the Eiffel Tower, eating a pizza in Rome, or in the Captain's seat on board a recent flight. Well, he and his sister have been adding capital after capital to their "cities visited" list.

Do you want to get in on the action?  Well, you're in luck!  Now you, too, can be part of their journey! This website is your Super Coin headquarters!  Here you will find:

• Super Coin travel instructions for traveling with our new inspirational mascots.
• Super Coin's travel schedule (you will see that they will be very busy).
• A Super Coin sewing pattern so you can make your own Super Coin.
• Photos of Super Coin traveling the world and doing what ever it takes to save a child.

Want to take Super Coin on a Trip?

• Check out the travel schedule and look for one of them when they arrive at your base.
• Photograph Super Coin in front of known landmarks—for example the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Coliseum or Trevi Fountain in Rome, the Space Needle in Seattle etc. 
• Email your photos (jpeg) to your Champions for Children team at championsforchildren@aa.com (by submitting photos, you give your permission for them to be posted on internal and external promotions for Champions for Children and Change for Good on American Airlines).  
• Have fun—Super Coin's job is to inspire customers, Champions and non-Champions alike to keep Change for Good in mind!

The Champion/s who submit the most creative photos will be eligible for a special prize. Stay tuned!

Featured story—Champions for Children in action

In Fall 2011, Champions Suzanne Wilcox (JFK) and Martin Beltran (JFK), pictured here, entered the contest offered to all Champions to attend the annual UNICEF Snowflake fundraising Ball in New York City on November 29th. The Snowflake Ball celebrates the great work UNICEF has been able to achieve thanks to its wonderful supporters -- like all of you Champions! Suzanne shared her experience at event by writing a wonderful testimony. Click here to read more about Suzanne's experience.

Champions for Children in the spotlight

Andrea Hackim - IMA

Andrea feels that supporting UNICEF as a Champion is her way of giving back. “Hopefully, my simple action of collecting donations inflight will result in a child having a place to rest their head and not go to bed hungry, replacing tears and fears with a chance to smile and play. My actions are but a drop in the bucket, but these ‘drops’ add up to make a difference.” Read more

Anne Chamblee (JFK) and Alex Wahl (MIA)

In Fall 2010, Champions Anne Chamblee (JFK) and Alex Wahl of (MIA) entered the contest offered to all Champions to attend the annual UNICEF Snowflake gala in New York City on November 30. Anne shared her experience at event by writing a wonderful testimony. Read more

Anne Barnes—IOR

Anne was doing her normal collection “horseshoe” when she came across a very generous donor.  She said, “What an angel.  I know $100 can come in different forms, such as a few collection opportunities or as one generous gift from one passenger.  To the children it is all the same, but for me it was a light bulb moment.  I could have gotten lazy this day and lost an opportunity for the kids.  He made my day!” Read more

Janet Rivera-Lugo—IMA Purser

Janet began collecting for Change for Good mainly in response to the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, but when she realized her impact in improving the lives of children in many more countries, she decided to continue collecting past February. 
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Jimmy Kemp—JFK

JFK-based Champion for Children Jimmie Kemp continues to be inspired to collect on his flights. “It is so worthwhile to see our AA customers give to UNICEF—no matter the amount—knowing that they give from their heart.” He recalls a special incident when he and a fellow Champion were collecting on a Miami—Costa Rica flight in November 2010. Read more.

Timothy Legeros—BOS

Timothy’s moving personal story motivated him to become a Champion for Children. He wrote about his experience attending the 2009 UNICEF Snowflake Ball and what it means to him to be part of Change for Good on American Airlines. 
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Whitney Hutton—Miami Admirals Club

While gathering money from the Change for Good collection box, Whitney emptied the box from the “E” Admirals Club and noticed a Florida lottery ticket with quite a few numbers picked.  She locked the “cash monies” away to send in for processing and was very surprised when she redeemed the ticket and it said “see Cashier”!!!  The ticket won $100.50!!!!
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