WRIC 8 News informed Richmond residents that they can donate their frequent flyer miles so that kids with critical illnesses can go on a trip of a lifetime.
WRIC 8News is partnering with Make-A-Wish for its Wishes in Flight telethon, where viewers can donate their air miles.
About Make-A-Wish
Data shows that nearly 75% of local Make-A-Wish wishes involve traveling. Currently, nearly 100 kids are waiting for their wishes to come true so they can travel throughout the continental United States.
To help cover costs, 8News is asking viewers to donate their unused airline miles to help kids and their families travel to their destinations.
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How to donate air miles
The telethon will be held until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. To participate, viewers must know their airline’s account number. Delta, United, Jet Blue, and American are accepted airlines.
Viewers who wish to donate online can go to Make a Wish’s website, select their airline, choose how many miles they’d like to donate, and add their contact information. After the miles are donated, they will never expire.