DONATE MILES
MAKE A WISH
COME TRUE
Use your miles to make a real difference in someone's life. With our SkyWish program, you can donate miles to any of the participating SkyWish or SkyWish Asia charities and join us in supporting these worthwhile organizations.
How it Works
To make a donation, email delta.bids@delta.com and including your name, SkyMiles number, SkyWish charity name, donation amount, and telephone number. If you would like to make a donation by fax or mail, contact SkyMiles. Donations can also be made by calling the SkyMiles automated phone line at 1-800-325-3999*.
Donations must be a minimum of 1,000 miles and are not tax deductible for SkyMiles members or Delta. Allow up to 6 weeks for miles to be deducted from your account.
Interested in making a charitable donation, but don’t have enough miles? Convert Partner Points to Miles today and make someone’s wish come true.
*Phone number is valid from the U.S. If outside the U.S., call your local Reservations Sales representative.
Skywish Charities
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American Red Cross
Donate miles by email. Donate money directly to the American Red Cross for Horn of Africa Relief.
Or visit the American Red Cross site for more information.
Your gift to the American Red Cross will support emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Assistance provided by the American Red Cross may include sending relief supplies, mobilizing relief workers, and providing financial resources and recovery.
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AID Atlanta
AID Atlanta is a non-profit, community-based AIDS services organization, serving individuals infected and affected by the AIDS epidemic. The mission of AID Atlanta is to empower HIV positive Georgians to live independent, productive lives, and to deliver world class educational programs that help stop the spread of HIV by reducing at-risk behaviors in targeted populations.
Donate by email or visit AID Atlanta.
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American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Donate by email or visit American Cancer Society.
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amfAR
The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested more than $340 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.
Donate miles by email. Donate money directly to amfAR.
Or visit the amfAR site for more information.
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The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Our mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health.
Donate by email or visit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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CARE
Donate miles by email. Donate money directly to CARE for Horn of Africa Relief.
Or visit the CARE site for more information.
CARE is a humanitarian organization with more than 60 years' experience fighting poverty around the world. Women are at the heart of CARE's efforts to improve health, education and economic opportunity because experience shows that women's achievements yield dramatic benefits for the entire family. CARE understands that working with women is one of the most efficient ways to make a difference for poor communities. When a woman feels empowered, she has the courage to fight for lasting change. She cares for herself, nurtures her children and wisely invests in her family. When you support CARE, you are making a wise investment, as well. Ninety percent of expended resources goes to poverty-fighting programs. Last year, CARE helped 55 million people in 66 countries change their lives for the better.
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Canine Assistants
Canine Assistants is a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs to enhance and improve the lives of children and adults who have physical disabilities, seizure disorders, or other special needs. These extraordinary dogs can, among other things, turn on lights, open doors, pull wheelchairs, and even go for help in an emergency. They also provide security and ease social barriers. This allows their human partners to live happier, more productive lives.
Donate by email or visit Canine Assistants.
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Children's Cancer Research Fund
Children's Cancer Research Fund is a nonprofit organization that supports the pioneering efforts in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of childhood cancers. Many discoveries funded by Children’s Cancer Research Fund have revolutionized the way childhood cancer is treated worldwide. The organization invests in the research areas that will have the most impact in the pursuit of better cures and treatments for children with cancer.
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Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children's hospitals across North America, which, in turn, use the money where it's needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, ensuring that every dollar is helping local kids. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of its mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Learn more at CMNHospitals.org.
Donate by email or visit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Dream Foundation
Dream Foundation, founded in 1994, is the first and largest national organization granting dreams to adults, over the age of 18, who are battling life-threatening illnesses. Donated miles are used to reunite families, bring loved ones together or to create lasting memories with one last family trip.
Donate by email or visit Dream Foundation.
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Fisher House Foundation - Hero Miles
Fisher House Foundation™ administers the Hero Miles program to provide airline tickets to wounded, injured and ill military members and their loved ones. At Fisher House, we believe family is the best medicine. By bringing patient and family together, whether at a hospital bedside or an approved occasion, the donation of travel rewards directly promotes the continued healing process of our military heroes. Be a hero to a hero and donate your miles today!
Donate by email or visit Fisher House Foundation.
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 250,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people.
Donate by email or visit Habitat for Humanity.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) is the worldwide leader for research to cure type 1 diabetes. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.4 billion to diabetes research, including $101 million in FY2009. In FY2009, JDRF funded research projects in 22 countries throughout the world, including more than 40 human clinical trials.
Donate by email or visit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.
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Latin American Association
Since 1972, the Latin American Association (LAA) has been a solid community anchor providing a vital link for Latino residents of Atlanta and beyond as they integrate into American society. By pursuing this overarching ideal, we provide programs with measurable results to help Latinos fully develop the skills and knowledge required for full participation in society while preserving the core of their cultural and family heritage. To help, we assist families with urgent needs, provide long term intervention in specialized areas, promote youth academic achievement, and support self-sufficiency through education and prevention.
Donate by email or visit Latin American Association.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. It’s the largest wish-granting organization in the world. With the help of generous donors and more than 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 41 minutes and has granted more than 153,000 wishes in the United States since inception.
Donate by email or visit Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Donate by email or visit The Nature Conservancy.
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The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, a faith-based social services organization, helps 30 million Americans each year. Social services range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide.
Donate by email or visit The Salvation Army.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay.
Donate by email or visit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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UNICEF
Donate miles by email. Donate money directly to UNICEF for Horn of Africa Relief.
Or visit the UNICEF site for more information.
For more than 60 years, UNICEF has been the world’s leading international children’s organization, working in over 150 countries to address the ongoing issues that affect why kids are dying. UNICEF provides lifesaving nutrition, clean water, education, protection and emergency response saving more young lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. While millions of children die every year of preventable causes like dehydration, upper respiratory infections and measles, UNICEF, with the support of partnering organizations and donors alike, has the global experience, resources and reach to give children the best hope of survival.
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Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc.
The Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial is being built to honor Dr. King's contributions to world peace through non-violent social change. The vision of the Memorial captures the essence of his message, a message in which he so eloquently affirms the commanding tenants of the American Dream - Freedom, Democracy and Opportunity for All. Your support puts us one step closer to making this dream a reality.
Skywish Asia
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Association for Aid and Relief, Japan
Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR JAPAN) was established in 1979 aiming to assist refugees. AAR JAPAN carries out activities in 11 countries focusing on five main areas of concern: Emergency Assistance, Assistance to Persons with Disabilities, Mine Action, Action against Infectious Diseases and Public Awareness-raising.
Donate by email or visit Association for Aid and Relief, Japan.
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Child Fund Japan
Since 1975, ChildFund Japan has supported various activities for children in Asia for their healthy development. We also support activities to achieve the self-reliance of their families and communities. We promote heart-felt relationship between people who support and those who are supported, through which mutual understanding is developed. We work in the Philippines, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Donate by email or visit Child Fund Japan.
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Hunger Free World
Hunger Free World (HFW) is an NPO working to create a world free of hunger and is headquartered in Japan. Together with local residents, HFW works in Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso and Uganda in development areas such as nutrition and education in order to build hunger free communities. Volunteers are promoting people’s understanding on global hunger and poverty situations throughout Japan.
Donate by email or visit Hunger Free World.
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Japan Marrow Donor Registry
Grassroots activities to facilitate potential volunteer donors to register for marrow transplants to those patients in need. The organization aims to get 300,000 volunteer potential donors' registries.
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Japan Team of Young Human Power
Volunteer-driven organization establishes schools and provides educational programs such as teacher training and materials for children who were deprived of an education as a result of armed conflict or natural disaster such as in Cambodia.
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Make-A-Wish® of Japan
Charitable, volunteer-driven organization, granted the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
Donate by email or visit Make-A-Wish® of Japan.
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Médecins Sans Frontières Japon
Médecins Sans Frontières offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
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Peace Winds Japan
Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is a Japanese NGO (Non-Governmental Organization), conducting rapid humanitarian assistance to help people whose lives are threatened by disputes and natural disasters. With its headquarters in Tokyo, PWJ has been operating its support activities in eighteen countries in total in such areas as Asia, the Middle East,
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Save the Children
All children are equal, and have human rights such as the right to food, shelter, health care, education and freedom from violence, neglect and exploitation. In all its work, both long-term development and emergency relief, Save the Children helps to enjoy a happy, healthy and secure childhood.
Donate by email or visit Save the Children.
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Shapla Neer - Citizens Committee in Japan for Overseas Support
Established in 1972, we work with poor and marginalized people in South Asia. We support life improvement of street and working children and the people vulnerable to disasters.
Donate by email or visit Shapla Neer.
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Special Olympics Nippon
Special Olympics is an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Donate by email or visit Special Olympics Nippon.
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World Vision Japan
This organization provides hope to people oppressed by poverty, hunger and conflict. Throughout World Vision Japan's Child Sponsorship, you can support a child in a developing country as well.
Donate by email or visit World Vision Japan: Japanese | English.