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Maximize Monday: Giving Points And Miles For Memorial Day

May 27, 2013

Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend and a chance to get together with friends for barbecue and beer – it’s a chance to honor the men and women who have died serving in our armed forces. So for today’s Maximize Monday, I wanted to take a look at opportunities all of us [...]

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Travel Tuesday Top 10: Charity Donations Using Points and Miles

April 16, 2013

With the terrible events in Boston yesterday and many of our thoughts turning to how we can personally contribute or donate to help in the wake of the marathon tragedy, I thought I’d put together a list of the best ways that you can put your points, miles and dollars to use by giving to [...]

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WWE Star John Cena and United Airlines Will Match Your Miles Donation to Make A Wish

April 3, 2013

For over 30 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has become one of the world’s most famous charities thanks to efforts to make the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions come true, and to celebrate that wonderful mission, April 29 marks World Wish Day. To celebrate, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has launched a special nationwide campaign to [...]

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Your Suitcase Can Change The World: Pack for a Purpose

February 7, 2013

Last week I wrote about visiting an orphanage during the safari portion of my trip to South Africa that my safari operator, Savanna Lodge, supports and helps run with help from a charity called Pack For A Purpose. Today, TPG contributor Stacy Suaya delves further into the travel-based charity and its work around the globe. [...]

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Earning and Using Points For Hurricane Sandy Relief Donations

November 1, 2012

Not only did Hurricane Sandy throw everyone’s travel plans into chaos, but it also claimed dozens of lives, flooded cities and towns up and down the East Coast, left 8 million people without power and caused billions of dollars in damage. I know a lot of you are thinking of contributing to relief efforts, so [...]

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100 Free American AAdvantage Miles With Facebook Sign-up

June 19, 2012

American AAdvantage is running a summer promotion to build awareness around their Kids in Need charity program, which allows AAdvantage members to donate miles to children in need. By visiting the Facebook page here and entering your AAdvantage number and email address, you’ll automatically get 100 miles posted to your account within 6-8 weeks. Plus, [...]

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End of Year Charity Giveaway

December 25, 2011

More than 1,000 of you offered suggestions of fantastic charities for my end of the year  giveaway and I enjoyed reading every single entry. The reason why I asked everyone to give their suggestions on charities is because I need to do some giving myself and, as always, I look to TPG readers for advice. [...]

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‘Tis The Season For Giving: TPG End of Year Giveaway

December 22, 2011

It’s better to give than to receive, and over the holidays, that’s especially true. Personally, I feel so fortunate to have gotten so much support from all of you and to have built up such a strong community. I can’t thank you enough. My thoughts at this time of year always turn to charity, and [...]

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The Dream Foundation: Airline Miles For Charity

October 20, 2011

Recently I learned about an important charity through my friend and fellow blogger Rick, the Frugal Travel Guy. The Dream Foundation is a national non-profit that offers a very special service to adults who are facing a life-limiting disease or illness. This 17-year-old organization strives to grant one “dream” to each patient they work with [...]

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