Southwest The Magazine - December 2014 - (Page 160)

COMMUNITY OUTREACH WARM WISHES Southwest Employees host families in Bryant Park. A Shared the Make-A-Wish Foundation Mission Southwest Airlines and partner to fulﬁll their commitment to serving others. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and Southwest Airlines have a lot in common. We both rely on great people to make what we do possible. And we both connect people to what's important in their lives-Southwest accomplishes this by providing friendly, reliable, low-cost air travel, and Make-A-Wish, by orchestrating unforgettable experiences for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Last year, we partnered with Make-A-Wish to host families whose wish was to attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. With the help of Southwest, they were given curbside seats at one of New York City's most celebrated traditions. It was a magical day, one in which families could set aside worries and treatments. As Make-A-Wish families arrived at The Southwest Porch at Bryant Park, Southwest Employees greeted them with breakfast, warm beverages, and yellow scarves, which not only 160 SOUTHWEST DECEMBER 2014 helped ward off the cold but also guaranteed that we couldn't miss each other on the parade route. As start time approached, you could see the kids' eyes light up in anticipation as everyone waited to see the balloons and ﬂoats. One Make-A-Wish volunteer, Ashley Johnson, was very appreciative of her experience last year. "The goal of Make-A-Wish is to provide hope where there is none and a smile when there is nothing to smile about. Southwest Airlines did that for those families on that day," she says. Southwest and Make-A-Wish have collaborated to brighten children's lives since 2011, and the Company has donated 8,000-plus tickets to provide travel for kids and their families. The two organizations have created many memories at the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park. Whenever you're in NYC, we encourage you to stop by and make some of your own. -Lori Skinner

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Southwest The Magazine - December 2014

Southwest The Magazine - December 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Saludos de Gary
You Made Our Day
Our Star
From the Editor
Feedback
Snapshots
Eat Drink Sleep
Wise Guide
Numbers
Business
The Best Bartenders in America
The Best Bartenders in America
D.I.Why?
D.I.Why?
Your Adventure In Oklahoma City
Your Adventure In Oklahoma City
Promotional Series: Spirit of Florida
Promotional Series: Focus on Health Resolutions
Calendar
Fun!
Products and Services
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Flight Service
Information
Rapid Rewards
Terminal Maps
Route Map
The "If" List

Southwest The Magazine - December 2014