ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has named AID Atlanta as its final SkyWish(tm) Charity of the Quarter for 2005. SkyMiles(r) members may now donate miles to assist the Atlanta-based organization's efforts to help individuals living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS.
AID Atlanta is the Southeast's largest AIDS services organization, offering comprehensive support and services such as educational programs, HIV testing and counseling.
"We are proud to name AID Atlanta as the final SkyWish charity for 2005," said Jeff Robertson, managing director of the SkyMiles program. "Miles donated by members will make a positive impact on the lives of thousands who receive support and education from AID Atlanta each year."
AID Atlanta currently serves more than 7,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and reaches more than 60,000 individuals annually through its education and volunteer programs. Today, approximately 40 million people around the world are estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS. In the United States, 40,000 people contract HIV each year, with half of all new infections occurring in people under the age of 25.
"The miles donated through the SkyWish program will allow us to better serve our clients and train our staff as we fight this epidemic," said Steve Balfour director of development for AID Atlanta. "We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Delta and the SkyMiles program."
The SkyWish program recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and has collected and distributed nearly one billion miles to charitable organizations.
Donations for AID Atlanta may be made via e-mail at delta.bids@delta.com, by calling 1-800-325-3999 or via FAX at 404-773-1945. When making a donation, SkyMiles members should include their SkyMiles account number, indicate the amount of miles to be donated and note AID Atlanta as their charity of choice. Additional SkyWish donation information can be found at delta.com/skywish.
There is a 5,000-mile minimum donation, and Delta will boost each donation by 20 percent for every 5,000 miles contributed.
Founded in 1982, AID Atlanta is a non-profit, community-based AIDS services organization, serving infected individuals and others affected by the AIDS epidemic. AID Atlanta is dedicated to helping 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. More information can be found at www.aidatlanta.org or by calling 404-870-7770.
Delta SkyMiles members earn miles by flying Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers, Delta AirElite and Delta's SkyTeam partners. The program offers additional mileage-building opportunities through SkyMiles partners such as the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express, SkyMilesShopping.com, participating hotels, car rental companies, telecommunication services, restaurants, floral and gift retailers and financial, mortgage and realty services.
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