Wishes Can Come True

Not every child is as fortunate as the one across the road that is able to run, jump and throw a ball when ever they want to and that is where the Seattle Mariners prove they are indeed Pro’s!

We all hear about the Make A Wish Foundation that helps those who are less fortunate to reach goals, but this could not be done without involvement from teams and organizations.

Myself, Chad and Justin were fortunate to attend the Mariners training camp this past spring covering the Mariners for Delta TV’s “The Locker Room” sports show.

We not only were treated royally, but we saw first hand how professional they really are and this donation caps off the season for not only the Mariners, but three reporters who covered them.

For the Mariners to be able to present Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington with a gift of 1 million miles so that more children can experience their heartfelt wishes.

Alaska Airlines has been working in partnership with the Seattle Mariners and has been accumulating miles for the local Make-A-Wish chapter each time a Mariner hits a homerun since 2010.

The “Home Runs for Wishes” program receives 10,000 miles from Alaska for each home run, and 40,000 miles for a Mariner grand slam.

This season has been an amazing one for the M’s, which means more miles for Make-A-Wish and more dreams turning into reality for children in our region.

Our partnership with the Mariners dates back more than a decade, and Alaska has supported Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington for nearly three decades.

Last year alone, members of our mileage program donated an incredible 19 million miles to our local Make-A-Wish chapter.

Our 6,000 Seattle-area employees work hard to make each one of those trips special from the time the kids arrive at the airport to when they touch down and beyond.

Next time you’re at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, keep an eye out for our “Spirit of Make-A-Wish” Boeing 737 and with a little luck, you might just experience the joy of seeing a child board his or her flight to their dream location.

The smile go a long way!!