I wish to go to New York

Alexandra

18

leukemia

Alexandra in cockpit of airplane with Alaska Airlines pilot

40th Birthday Summer Miles Drive

Wishes are priceless, but travel costs add up.

Did you know that airline tickets are our single biggest expense when it comes to granting life-changing wishes? That’s why we’re going big with a MILLION-MILE goal for our chapter’s 40th Birthday Summer Miles Drive. One million miles will send four families of four on wish trips to Hawaii. Birthdays are for making wishes, and we can’t imagine a better 40th birthday present than that!

Every mile donated brings us closer to our goal and—thanks to our generous match donors—every mile goes twice as far. From June 15 to August 30, 2024, your donated miles will be matched up to 500,000 miles! Together, we can make wishes take flight. Help us reach our goal of one million donated by donating today!

How to be a part of our campaign and have your miles matched:

Pledged miles from the following airlines will count toward the campaign and the match: Alaska, American, Delta, jetBlue, Southwest, and United.

Fill out our pledge form so your miles will count toward our 500,000-mile match!

Pledge your miles

Donate Airline Miles

Alaska Airlines

Visit Alaska Airlines' website, log in, and select Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area when donating

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Delta and United Airlines

Fill out the form to donate your miles. Have your Airline Account Number handy!

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Other Airlines

For Southwest, American, and jetBlue, head to our web page and find the direct link to donate

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Tracker image going from 0 to one million miles, at 309,558, with a graphic of a plane flying over islands

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Airline Miles Donations: FAQs

What airlines does Make-A-Wish accept miles from?

Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United

Is there a minimum number of miles I need to donate?

Alaska: 1,000-mile minimum
American: 1,000-mile minimum
Delta: 1,000-mile minimum
JetBlue: 500 point minimum
Southwest: 2,000 point minimum
United: 500-mile minimum

Can I donate miles from more than one airline to count toward the campaign?

Yes, just please fill out a separate pledge form for each airline/donation.

Is my airline mile donation tax deductible?

No, it is not. This is a determination made by the IRS because miles are a reward from the airline.

What if I don't know my mileage account number?

If you do not have your mileage account number, please contact the airline directly:
Alaska – 800-252-7522
American Airlines – 800-433-7300
Delta – 800-323-2323
Jet Blue – 800-538-2583
Southwest – 800-435-9792
United – 800-421-4655

What are the benefits of donating my unused airline miles?

Once you donate your airline miles, they never expire and will be used to send wish kids and their families on amazing trips.

Rhydian in the front seat of the Blue Hawaiian helicopter before take-off.

Your unused miles will bring joy to wish kids like Rhydian!