United Airlines and Sesame Workshop are partnering for National Preparedness Month to
support children in need.
During September, the airline will highlight Welcome Sesame on
its Miles on a Mission platform, a crowd-sourcing program that makes easy for its loyalty
program members to donate miles to national and local nonprofits.
Donated miles will help Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, travel around
the world to deliver early learning and nurturing care to children and caregivers impacted by
conflict and crisis—including children and families in Ukraine, the Middle East, South
Asia, Latin America, and East Africa.
United will match the first million miles raised by Sesame
Workshop before the end of the year.
“We’re rallying our most loyal customers to join us in supporting the incredible work that only
Sesame Workshop can do—for children around the world who need it the most,” said Josh
Earnest, SVP and Chief Communications Officer. “In times of crisis, our United team routinely
mobilizes our jets to help transport relief supplies where they are needed and get people out of
harm's way. Extending our partnership with Sesame Workshop allows MileagePlus members to
donate miles and maximize the impact of these critical relief efforts.”
United’s Miles on a Mission program is now more accessible to charities, lowering the total
amount of miles from 200,000 to 100,000 to receive their award and extending the amount of
time a nonprofit can mile-raise from 30 days to 90 days. This gives participating groups more
opportunities to promote their cause and reach their goal.
The updated program also makes it easier for MileagePlus Members to get involved with more
opportunities to use their miles for good.
Members will receive more updates throughout the
year, including community-focused stories, donation celebrations, donor highlights and the
chance to get involved during United's annual Miles on a Mission Week of Giving.
Visit united.com/donate today to get involved and become a MileagePlus Member for free.
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