Summer 2017 – v3, i3
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From the President – Summer 2017
This issue of LIFT is jam-packed with stories about so many good things happening at Wings of Hope! As I was thinking about what ties all these stories together, it came to me: Every single one of our efforts requires…
Focus – Women in India
“Meeting with a group of bright, curious teenage girls about the pressures on them to drop out of school was the most impactful moment for me,” said Global Programs and Partnerships Director Jess Watson after her nine-day trip to India…
Young Ambassadors Support Tanzania in 2017
On March 30, the Young Ambassadors of Wings of Hope held their annual meeting to vote on an international project to support with fundraising in 2017. Members were presented with five options, then voted by placing pushpins on a map.…
Airplane Raffle Sells Out … Winners Announced!
On April 1, 2017 at 6 a.m. Central Time, we launched our latest airplane raffle to raise funds for our Medical Relief & Air Transport Program. Before noon, all 4,000 tickets had sold out! Nyla Schroeder of Minnesota won the…
Give STL Day Drives Donations
On May 11, 2017, we participated in our third consecutive Give STL Day. Out of more than 800 participating nonprofits, Wings of Hope ranked 3rd in amount of total donations — raising over $56,000 during the 24-hour online giving event.…
#GatewayGivesBack-Again!
So excited that Gateway Buick GMC chose us to be their #GatewayGivesBack partner for the second year in a row! All through the month of June, a portion of every car sold supports our lifesaving Medical Relief & Air Transport…
A Mom’s Thank You
Want to know how much our Medical Relief & Air Transport Program means to the families of the children we transport? Read this note from Amanda, the mother of a little guy we fly for treatment of clubfoot:"Walking is always…
Wings of Hope Ladies Luncheon
Don't let the title fool you, women at the annual Wings of Hope Ladies Luncheon shared some serious ideas about how to make giving back a priority — no matter how busy life gets. Guests who attended the June 1…








