Cooperation between Finnair and the Association of Friends of the University Children's Hospitals in Finland began in 1996 and has expanded this year. Finnair Plus loyal customers are now able to donate their Finnair Plus points to the Association of Friends of the University Children's Hospitals for redemption as air tickets to be used by the Association of Friends. Finnair Plus members can donate 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 or 50,000 'points packets' to the Association of Friends. The donations will make it possible for parents of sick children to visit University Children's Hospitals, of which there are five around the country. The Elämä Lapselle - Life for Children - concert organized annually in Finland since 1995 has established itself as one of the country's most important ways of supporting youngsters. Donated Finnair Plus points will help sick children who live in remote areas to attend the concert. In addition, the Finnair Plus points will be used to allow hospitalized sick children and their parents to take part in official events in different parts of the country, as well as enabling the Association of Friends to visit other children's hospitals. Visit the Finnair Plus Partners portal at www.finnair.fi/pluspartners to find out how to donate your points. Finnair Plc Communications 11 February 2010 Further information: Finnair Media Desk tel. +358 9 818 4020 or media.desk(a)finnair.com or Maria Ekroth, Executive Director, the Association of Friends of the University Children's Hospitals, tel. +358 9 6824 5215 Finnair blogs: http://blogs.finnair.com Image bank: www.finnair.com/gallery Finnair Group website: www.finnairgroup.com via.Helsinki: www.viahelsinki.com