The Spirit Of Giving

For Canadians and airline communities across the country, Christmas looks different this year.

So, in its annual Christmas Miracle video, WestJet is highlighting why it’s important for the spirit of giving to remain strong during these more than difficult times.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, WestJet, with the help of WestJetters, have donated more than 1.3 million items nationwide. For this year’s Christmas Miracle, the airline hopes to inspire this same giving.

Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet’s chief commercial officer, said that: “Even though we may be apart, by giving together we can inspire new traditions and uplift spirits during these challenging times.”

He continued: “Throughout the pandemic, Canadians have been stepping up for each other and this holiday season we encourage everyone to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by giving from the heart and supporting local organizations with acts of care.”

During this year’s Christmas Miracle, WestJet aircraft and delivery vehicles took to the skies and the roads as WestJetters set out close to home to safely deliver items and care packages for charitable partners, community organizations and healthcare facilities.

WestJetters donning Blue Santa hats and following local safety protocols, delivered blankets, personal protective equipment and food to shelters, hot meals to frontline workers and gifts to seniors and children to spread the holiday spirit. A full breakdown of items donated throughout 2020 is available here.

The Christmas Miracle partners that shared in WestJet’s holiday spirit and featured in this year’s video include: Inn from the Cold, Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta, Calgary Health Foundation, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, The Grande Spirit Foundation, The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation.

Go to www.westjet.com for more.