Make-A-Wish and Chase Strengthen Partnership to Fulfill Travel Dreams for Ill Children

Make-A-Wish and Chase Renew Their Partnership

In an inspiring development, Make-A-Wish has announced the renewal of its partnership with Chase, aimed at making the travel wishes of children facing critical illnesses a reality. This revitalized collaboration signifies an increase in support, with Chase committing a substantial contribution of $3 million, which encompasses a mix of Chase Ultimate Rewards® points and cash. Over the course of their collaboration since 2024, Chase has already helped fulfill over 300 wishes by donating more than 150 million Ultimate Rewards points, illustrating the meaningful impact of this partnership.

A Crucial Need

According to Make-A-Wish, more than 80% of the pending wishes involve travel, emphasizing an urgent need for resources to help these children's dreams come true. To facilitate these travel wishes each year, the organization requires an astonishing 2.8 billion miles—equivalent to around 50,000 round-trip airline tickets. The high costs often associated with airfare are a primary concern for granting these wishes, as stated by Leslie Motter, the president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. "When a wish includes air travel, airfare costs are frequently the largest expense, and for every wish we fulfill, there are two more children with critical illnesses still waiting to have their wishes come true."

Transformative Experiences

This renewed partnership fuels the journeys of deserving children like twelve-year-old Brynn, an avid bird enthusiast. Brynn's wish to visit Hawaii with her family not only provided her with a unique experience but also a fresh outlook during her fight against a vascular disorder. Similarly, 15-year-old Lila cherished memories with her mother during their adventure to Pfeiffer Beach, while another wish recipient, 15-year-old Dylan, enjoyed an opportunity to watch his favorite team compete in the World Series.

For these children, participating in such adventures allows for replacing feelings of fear with confidence, transforming sadness into joy, and providing a sense of hope amid their struggles. Studies highlight that fulfilling a wish can considerably boost the physical and emotional well-being of children battling critical health issues, significantly enhancing their chances of survival.

Support from Chase

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, Head of Travel Policy for Chase Travel Group, remarked, "We are proud to support Make-A-Wish and renew our partnership to help make wishes possible for children in need. With a majority of these wishes focusing on travel, particularly the requirement for airline tickets, we can uniquely donate Ultimate Rewards points to assist with these wishes. Additionally, our cardmembers are invited to redeem their rewards to benefit causes that resonate with them, like Make-A-Wish."

Chase Travel Group operates as a global full-service travel provider under the JPMorgan Chase umbrella, which includes prestigious brands such as Chase Travel, FROSCH, and VWT. To support Make-A-Wish, Chase cardmembers can contribute by visiting wish.org/Chase and subsequently redeem their Ultimate Rewards to align with their donation.

About Make-A-Wish

Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish has been dedicated to transforming lives through wishes for children with critical illnesses since 1980. It holds the distinction of being the most trusted nonprofit in this mission, serving in all 50 states across the United States. In collaboration with generous supporters and a network of over 20,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish strives to bring hope and happiness to children wheeling through tough times. To date, the organization has granted over 615,000 wishes worldwide, with more than 390,000 in the U.S. alone. To discover more about Make-A-Wish America, visit their site at wish.org.

About Chase

Chase, the U.S. consumer and commercial banking division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), stands as a leading global financial services institution with assets estimated at $4.0 trillion. It serves a diverse clientele including 84 million consumers and 7 million small businesses, providing an extensive range of financial offerings like personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, and investment services. With almost 5,000 branches across 48 states and the District of Columbia, Chase offers products that cater to customer preferences whether in-person, online, or via mobile. Further information can be found on their website at chase.com.