Spring/Summer 2023 – v9, i1
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From the President – Spring/Summer 2023
Is It Summer Already? 2023 is off to a roaring start for Wings of Hope. Not even halfway through the year and we’ve already celebrated a successful Soaring to New Heights Gala, completed the fifth year of our SOAR into…Gala Soars at New Venue
The Wings of Hope Soaring to New Heights Gala presented by Fabick Cat shown bright on April 29 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, a new venue for the signature fundraiser which was held in the spring for the first…Frequent Flyer Micah Has Mixed Emotions About Last Flight
Micah is one of Wings of Hope’s frequent flyers. Born with one leg shorter than the other, the now 16-year-old has been flying with Wings of Hope from her home in Kansas to Shriners Children’s St. Louis since she was…SOAR Into STEM Takes Students Out of the Hangar — and Into the World
Wings of Hope launched SOAR into STEM (SIS) in 2019 to inspire students to pursue STEM and aviation careers — and gain a new understanding and appreciation for the important role airplanes can play in changing and saving lives around…Sister Michael Therese Ryan
Did you know Wings of Hope’s claim to fame is enlisting the original “Flying Nun” as a volunteer pilot in the 1960s? In 1963 — before we were even called Wings of Hope — our founders raised money to send…Global Humanitarian Network: Samaritan Aviation
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a relatively small country with population estimates ranging between 8 and 11 million people. It is also one of the most culturally diverse countries with people speaking 840 languages. More than 80% of the population…Welcome New Board Members!
This past April, Wings of Hope welcomed four new members to our board of directors. Each brings a wealth of experience, business acumen and professional connections to strengthen our organization. Kate Schneider Vice President, Acquisition Integration and Technical Program Management,…
