?Often, these children are burdened with worry and circumstances that many of us will never experience in a lifetime, and we are proud to support the Foundation?s mission to grant the wishes of these brave kids.?

?Often, these children are burdened with worry and circumstances that many of us will never experience in a lifetime, and we are proud to support the Foundation?s mission to grant the wishes of these brave kids.?

?Providing complimentary travel to the Make-A-Wish Foundation is a natural extension of our company?s commitment to families facing serious illness,? said Linda Rutherford, Southwest Airlines Vice President of Communication and Strategic Outreach.

The donation will assist the Make-A-Wish Foundation in granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions ? nearly 70 percent of its wishes include travel to the children?s wish destination.

January 31, 2011 - Southwest Airlines has contributed $300,000 in travel to the Make-A-Wish Foundation thanks to Southwest customers who participated in a Facebook Places promotion.