Dallas Love Field Celebrates 100 Years by Hosting 100 Needy Families at First Annual Wings of Wishes Event

Dallas Love Field, in coordination with Southwest Airlines and Business Jet Center, benefitted more than 100 families with the first annual “Wings of Wishes” holiday event.

Families were welcomed to the Southwest Airlines TOPS building on Dec. 10, where they enjoyed breakfast with Santa, games, face painting and dancing with elves. Thousands of items were donated that went to benefit nearly 450 individuals. Everything from play kitchen sets, clothing, bunk beds, Christmas trees, bikes, trampolines, computers and everything in between were donated and distributed based on “wish lists” submitted.  

The event, which allowed the adopted families to pick up their gifts and enjoy some holiday fun, was made possible through the generous donations from Kroger Grocery Stores, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Home Depot, FC Dallas, Enterprise, Chick-Fil-A, Picture This Photo Booths and numerous Dallas Love Field tenant and business partners. 

“Dallas Love Field has been a cherished part of this community for 100 years now. As we celebrate this momentous milestone, our team wanted to truly do something from the heart that would give back to the community that has given so much to us,” said Mark Duebner, director of aviation. “’Wings of Wishes’ was a tremendous success and we could not be more honored to be able to provide for these families during the holiday season. We look forward to putting on this event for many years to come.” 

The 102 families that benefitted through this event were adopted based on neighborhood schools and organizations near Dallas Love Field. K.B. Polk, Maple Lawn and Sam Houston elementary schools were represented.