Minn. Make-A-Wish seeks frequent-flier donations

The Minnesota Make-A-Wish Foundation is asking residents to donate their frequent-flier miles.

The foundation grants wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. It says more than two-thirds of the wishes involve travel - for example, to Hawaii, to see snow or to watch the Olympics.

Most major airlines have programs that allow their frequent-flier members to donate unused miles to charity. The foundation says such contributions have allowed it to save millions of dollars each year.

Tom McKinney is the executive director of the foundation's Minnesota chapter. He says contributing air miles is one of the most direct ways to help make a difference in the life of a child with a life-threatening condition.