Growing up, Sharon was always “Sandy” to her mother, who lovingly reminded her to “stay away from the edge” when they walked the cliff tops together. Hearing her mum call her “Sandy” again from her hospital bed brought back those cherished memories and made Sharon realize how much this journey meant for both of them. As she shared, “You only get one mum, and I’m losing her.”
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Hannah, who is from Sweden, but has been living in America for the past few years, recently made the journey back to Stockholm to be with her mother, Gunilla, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor. When the doctors told her Gunilla only had a few weeks left, Hannah knew she needed to reach her family as quickly as possible. After two years apart due to her green card process, this trip was not only a way to be with her mom, but also a chance to be with her entire family, offering and receiving support during this extremely difficult time.
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Flight Story #1157: From Fort Myers, FL to Chicago, IL – 67,400 United Points Stephen’s heart was heavy when he received the news. His father was reaching the end of his journey with cancer and knowing his time was running out, he called Stephen and in a frail voice asked, “Son, you have to hurry.
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Alex Bruton, a dedicated supporter of Give A Mile, recently ran a 50km trail to raise $50,000 to help provide flights like the one that brought Maria to José’s side. Your support made this possible. By donating to Alex’s cause, you gave Maria the chance to be with José, to offer him the love and companionship he needed in his final days. Thank you for making this journey of compassion and love a reality. Your generosity brought peace to both Maria and José, and for that, she is eternally grateful.
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“Thank you so much for your help getting home to Mom. I super appreciated it. I loved my mom very much and in the 7 years she lived with me I am happy we became very close. I really am glad I was able to get home to say goodbye and without your help it would have been very difficult. I can never thank you enough.”
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The Flight of a Lifetime – Flight story #1111, From Kochi, India to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 167,761 Aeroplan Miles.
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Flight Story #1117 & 1118 From Red Deer, AB to St. John’s, NL OneDay Dreams, a compassionate Canadian nonprofit dedicated to supporting end-of-life patients, joined forces with Give A Mile to make Danny’s dream of a Newfoundland homecoming a reality. Through the generous donations of travel miles and funds, Give A Mile was able to
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From the heart of Louisiana to the Canadian Rockies, Carol’s journey was a testament to the enduring power of family. A Baton Rouge native, she longed to be by the side of her beloved Aunt Jackie, who was battling the relentless grip of pancreatic cancer. More than just an aunt, Jackie was a sister, a confidante, and a pillar of strength.
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The specter of separation was made even more daunting by the distance between them. Leslie resided in New Orleans, while her sister was undergoing treatment in Las Vegas. The miles stretched like an insurmountable chasm, a cruel barrier to their final moments together. The urgency to be by her sister’s side was a constant, a relentless tide pulling at Leslie’s heartstrings.
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Flight Story #1146 From Manilla, Philippines to Calgary, Canada – 255,867 Scene+ Points Seven thousand miles. An ocean’s expanse separates two hearts bound by an unbreakable bond. Imelda, in the Philippines, yearned to be with her sister, Agnes, battling a terminal illness in Calgary, Canada. Six long years had passed since their last embrace, a
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