John Wayne Airport (SNA) and partner Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire (OCIE) have launched Trips That Transform, a three-month campaign highlighting trips granted to children fighting critical illnesses. SNA will feature roadway banners and digital displays throughout September, October and November featuring stories from children who were granted trips through Make-A-Wish as well as calls to donate airline miles toward future trips. Make-A-Wish OCIE requires more than 40 million airline miles each year to fulfill travel wishes for Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino children and families. Interested donors can do so by visiting ocair.com/wish.
“Travel wishes are more than just trips—they are powerful, transformative experiences that provide hope, joy, and strength,” said Anne Grey, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, highlighting stories from travelers like Tristan, an 8-year-old from Newport Beach battling cancer who was granted a trip to the Florida Keys to swim with sharks. “Every donated mile helps us say ‘yes’ to more children like Tristan, creating moments they and their families will cherish for a lifetime.”
“We are thrilled to once again partner with Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire to help grant more travel wishes,” said SNA airport director Charlene Reynolds. “We encourage all who travel through John Wayne Airport to join us in supporting this incredible effort and donating their unused, low-balance, or soon-to-expire miles to help wish kids take flight.”
