Miles donated will help offset travel costs for
Girl Scouts participating in educational experiences and leadership
programs across the country
United will match the first one million miles
raised for Girl Scouts of the USA
through Miles on a Mission, United's leading fundraising and
crowdsourcing program
CHICAGO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This March, in
celebration of International Women's Day and Girl Scouts' 112th
birthday, United is encouraging MileagePlus® members to
donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to help fund life-changing
experiences for Girl Scouts through travel.
United will match the first one million miles raised for GSUSA
through Miles on a MissionSM, United's leading
fundraising and crowdsourcing program, giving MileagePlus members a
chance to use their miles for good. Travel is an essential part of
many Girl Scouts' journeys as they are encouraged to explore, make
global connections and cultivate skills they can use for the rest
of their lives. More than 59,000 Girl Scouts traveled either
domestically or internationally in 2023, with many troops funding
their own adventures with money earned through the Girl Scout
Cookie Program®.
"We are honored to be the featured partner for United's Miles on
a Mission program this month," said Wendy
Lou, Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Membership, GSUSA.
"As we come to a close on our 2024 cookie season and many are
figuring out creative ways to use their cookie proceeds, including
travel, we hope this program can help them take their travel dreams
even farther."
Since 2022, United Airlines has supported GSUSA in its mission.
Through the partnership, GSUSA created resources for both
volunteers and council staff to deliver STEM programs and broaden
the variety of educational opportunities for Girl Scouts.
According to GSUSA research, girls who participate in Girl Scout
STEM programs are more confident in their math and science
abilities and show more interest in STEM subjects and careers.
"At United, we believe that aviation can help connect people and
unite the world," said Helon
Hammond, VP of Global Learning, People and Community Impact
for United. "We are proud to support Girl Scouts of the
USA to ensure that members have
access and are encouraged to explore and continue learning through
travel. We hope to inspire young leaders to continue learning
through travel and pursuing careers in aviation."
Visit united.com/donate today to learn more about how you
can donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA and become a MileagePlus member for free.
Members can donate their miles to GSUSA until April 12.
To volunteer, join or donate, visit girlscouts.org.
About United
At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los
Angeles, New
York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most
comprehensive global route network among North American carriers
and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by
available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team,
please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about
the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc.,
the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the
Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".
About Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to
build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl
Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically
themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new
challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the
top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for
climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by
trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl
Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that
affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer,
reconnect, or donate, visit girlscouts.org.
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