Don't know if this was ever mentioned before, and I know this board is not in this kind of business. Still....
Some of the recent posts, such as the one by the Marine's mom, made me think - what if the FT (or its parent org) created a charity fund of miles, to be doled out to sick children, servicemen, and such - at Randy's discression? Could also accept free trips, hotel nights, coupons, etc.

Don't know if this would be legal, or even possible....But it sure can be a good cause, and a great use for the "dormant" miles.