Imagine living in different parts of the country than your cherished loved ones and not being able to afford a flight to see them for almost two decades. That was a reality for Belen and her sister. But when Belen learned her beloved sister had colon cancer and was in hospice, she immediately reached out to Give A Mile.
Belen Reunited with Sister After 18 Years Read More »
The bond between mothers and daughters is unique: we turn to them when we need their wisdom and they model how to live our lives. But what if your mother is a holocaust survivor? Imagine the depths of her traumatic life lessons and the bond you’d share.
Grieving One of the Last Holocaust Survivors Read More »
As the holiday season draws near, there’s a certain warmth in the air, a shared sense of togetherness, and a deep desire to touch the lives of others. For us at Give A Mile, this season is about more than just decorating our homes; it’s about lifting spirits and sharing love. In our most ambitious holiday campaign ever, we’re reaching for the stars with a goal to provide 75 flights to individuals in need, making 2023 an unforgettable year for us.
Soaring to New Heights: Give A Mile’s 2023 Holiday Campaign Read More »
Flight story June 2nd, 2023 Calgary to Winnipeg – 48,000 Aeroplan Miles and $183.22 Diane is a cancer patient undergoing treatment to manage her incurable cancer. Five years ago her young grandchildren moved from Calgary to Winnipeg and between Covid restrictions and her treatment protocols, she hasn’t been able to see them since.
Diane reunited with her young grandchildren Read More »
Flight story June 13th, 2023 Vancouver to Kamloops – 26,000 Aeroplan miles and $35.96 When Roseanne shared the story of her Uncle, Give A Mile was able to provide a flight so that she could honour his life and death. Her Uncle was from the Secwepemc Nation and was a 6’2” bullrider cowboy, but sadly
Roseanne says goodbye to her Cowboy Uncle Read More »
Flight story July 10th, 2023 Fort St. John to Vancouver – 81,400 Aeroplan miles and $78.22 At Give A Mile we support families with flights at an incredibly difficult time in their lives. When the Social Worker from the ICU at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver reached out to us and shared the story of
Max and Tetiana say goodbye to their husband and dad Read More »
Regina, SK to Halifax, NS – 89,967 Aeroplan Points Unfortunately, on a single family income, a flight ticket was out of reach for him.Not all families are biologically related and a step-parent can become someone that means a lot to you. For Steven, his stepfather means everything to him and when he found out that
Stepson and stepfather reunited Read More »
Flight story July 15th, 2023 Prince George to Vancouver – 160,151 Scene + points and 35,800 Aeroplan miles and $12.73 The unthinkable happened to Stewart and Diana. Their 4 year old son was flown with Diana from Prince George to the Intensive Care Unit in Vancouver on a medical flight. Initially it was
A sudden goodbye to their young son Read More »
Little Rock, AK to Sacramento, CA – $924.20 USD “The bond between a mother and son lasts a lifetime,” a sentiment whose truth resonated deeply within Troy’s heart. Troy understood the profound truth that the bond between a mother and son lasts a lifetime. She had brought Otis into the world, nurturing him with unconditional
Final goodbye to beloved son Read More »
Atlanta, GA to Nairobi – 98,090 Scene + points Home is where the Heart is…Jescah had been fighting a relentless battle against cancer since 2020, enduring countless treatments and struggling with the physical and emotional toll it had taken on her. Jescah’s friend Maria reached out to Give A Mile on her behalf. She longed
Going home to beloved Kenya to be with family Read More »
