Miles4Migrants Raises Over 200 Million Miles With Support From Celebs
Folks are donating air miles to fly refugees – like those in Afghanistan – out of harm’s way … and celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Phoebe Bridgers have supercharged the effort that now boasts 200 million miles!!!
Celebs are helping raise awareness for a non-profit called Miles4Migrants, which pools airline miles for refugees around the globe, and in the wake of the chaos in Afghanistan, the donations are piling in.
Miles4Migrants tells TMZ … in the past week, the program’s seen a whopping 222 million frequent-flyer miles pour in … a staggering figure that dwarfs the 168 million miles raised in the first 5 years of the program’s existence.
Jennifer and Phoebe are among the celebs encouraging their fans and followers to donate airline miles … and we’re told the 222 million miles donated could get more than 15,000 refugees on planes, including many Afghans.
As you know … there’s a rush to get folks out of Afghanistan, and there have been some heart-wrenching scenes playing out at airports across the country.
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While much of the focus is on Afghanistan, and rightfully so, we’re told the donated frequent-flyer miles will also benefit refugees in other countries and asylum-seeking families separated by war, persecution and disaster.
Actor Ali Olomi Expects More Attacks in Unstable Afghanistan
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Afghan-American actor Ali Olomi is heartbroken about what’s going on in Afghanistan, and sadly … he expects it to get even worse.
We got Ali out in L.A. Thursday as news was pouring in about the attacks at the Kabul airport – which left at least 12 U.S. service members dead – and he predicts the violence will continue … especially after America fully withdraws.
Like Ali points out, if this sort of mayhem is already happening, it’s hard to believe it will go away once we leave.
The actor – who’s had guest roles on TV shows like “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “SEAL Team” and “Madam Secretary” – is asking everyone to send positive thoughts and prayers to the Afghan people … because they’re in a terrible situation right now.
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Says He’s 4 Months Sober, Will Return To ‘Jersey Shore’
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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro says he’s cleaned himself up and he’s getting ready to come back to reality TV.
We got Ronnie at Avra in Beverly Hills on Thursday and he told our photog he’s 4 months sober and planning to return to ‘Jersey Shore’ by the end of the 5th season.
It’s welcome news for ‘Jersey Shore’ fans who’ve been missing Ron, and for him … because it sounds like he’s in a better place in his life.
As we reported … Ronnie announced back in May he was stepping away from the show that made him famous as a result of mental health issues.
Ronnie’s departure came in the wake of his domestic violence arrest, with Ron and MTV honchos agreeing he needed some time away from the cameras to seek treatment for issues he felt he was ignoring.
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Ron says he’s learned from his mountain of legal issues over the years … and he says he’s become a better father and fiancé.
As you know … Ronnie got engaged to Saffire Matos despite allegedly attacking her and getting arrested. He ended up dodging criminal charges in the case.
Ronnie also tells us who is getting wedding invites and who is getting snubbed … and it sounds like his ex, Jenn Harley, doesn’t need to sit by the mailbox.