HOUSTON, Texas (Aug. 19, 2024)  -- Renato “Ronnie” Venturini, co-owner of Tavaero Jet Charter Corp. (Tavaero), is volunteering to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research and treatment as a Houston ambassador for the American Cancer Society’s 2024 Men Wear Pink Campaign. Venturini has established a goal of $5,000 for this campaign that will run through Nov. 4, 2024.

Access the link to Venturini’s fundraising page here.

Speaking of his reason for supporting the Men Wear Pink Campaign this year, Venturini shared: “I don't know anyone who has not been impacted by cancer.  I feel so fortunate, that even though I lost my Dad to cancer when he was only 66 years old, I have other family members who have experienced this dreadful disease and are now CANCER-FREE.  I've seen what they've been through, and it truly is inspirational.  It gives me and others a valuable perspective on what real challenges look like.  Good health is something we often take for granted until we lose a loved one or watch someone you care about go through the process. It is truly an honor and a privilege to represent the American Cancer society in its perpetual quest for a cure for cancer through research and education."

Venturini is preparing for Men Wear Pink takeoff:  he will encourage Tavaero staff, clients, family and friends to consider contributing funds for the ACS Houston Chapter’s Men Wear Pink Campaign; (start a new sentence here?) he has added pink polo shirts, pint T-shirts, pink socks, and pink sunglasses to his wardrobe; and he has agreed to wear pink and share positive messages via social media about his commitment to this campaign every day of the month of October.  

“We have ordered pink shirts for our Tavaero office, flight and ground crew members to wear their support of this campaign literally on their sleeves. Also, our clients who book charter flights during the month of October will have the opportunity to contribute to the Men Wear Pink Campaign on Ronnie’s behalf. A link to Ronnie’s fundraising page will be available on our Tavaero web site as well as on information cards positioned on each of our airplanes,” commented Marcela White, who co-owns Tavaero Jet Charter with Venturini.

Lindsey Brown, senior development manager for the American Cancer Society South Region, explained: “While wearing pink throughout October, men are helping the American Cancer Society to raise crucial funds that are needed to support research to find the cure that will end this nasty disease and support patient related programs and treatment.”

Men Wear Pink Houston is now in its eighth year and is continuing to grow.

“Last year, we ranked sixth in the country by raising over $300,000.  This year,  we are aiming to climb the Top 10 ranks and bring in over $400,000. As a business leader in our community, Ronnie is an excellent ambassador for this campaign. People respect and admire his initiatives and priorities.  He is a natural influencer for those whom he knows, and he will play a key role in helping us to fight, and eventually win this  battle against breast cancer,” Brown said.

Brown can be reached via email at lindsey.brown@cancer.org.

About Ronnie Venturini

Venturini has 40 years of aviation maintenance experience focused on supporting commercial airlines and general aviation.  He co-owns Tavaero Jet Charter with (Marcela) White, his wife and business partner of more than 30 years. Venturini also serves as Tavaero’s director of maintenance, overseeing the Tavaero maintenance team and ensuring the safe operation of the company’s charter fleet.

Venturini is a Federal Aviation Association-certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, and he serves as the FAA liaison for Tavaero jet Charter.  

About Tavaero Jet Charter

Headquartered in Houston, Tavaero Jet Charter Corp. was founded in 1995 by Thomas A. Vaughn. Vaughn launched Tavaero with one Learjet 25 airplane and a vision of offering first rate equipment and providing exceptional client service. He then expanded the Tavaero fleet to include Lears, Westwinds and Hawkers. Renato Venturini and Marcela White acquired Tavaero Jet Charter in 1999 and expanded the company’s services.

Tavaero specializes in providing private jet charter services as well as aircraft management services for owners who want to improve the return on their investment by keeping their airplanes flying. The Tavaero charter fleet includes three Hawker 800s, two Challenger 604s, a Falcon 900, a Citation III, a Citation Ultra, Citation M2, and a Learjet 60. Through its international and domestic network of strategic partners, Tavaero has access to an extensive selection of aircraft to meet its clients’ needs. The company also provides aircraft sales and acquisition services.

Tavaero has fostered a workplace culture that is committed to teamwork, safety, and superior customer service. The company employs an experienced team of pilots, cabin attendants, administrative staff, and maintenance technicians who support thousands of domestic and international flights each year.

Tavaero has earned the prestigious WYVERN Wingman PRO certification after achieving excellence through its ongoing participation in WYVERN’s Flight Leader Program (FLP). WYVERN is a globally recognized leader in aviation safety that provides unparalleled education, training, consulting, auditing, and safety intelligence solutions. A safety benchmark set above WYVERN’s flagship Wingman program, Wingman PRO is the aviation industry’s highest safety standard. The Wingman PRO certification validates organizational safety culture utilizing the most advanced safety culture evaluation tools recognized by safety experts and regulatory bodies worldwide.