Events Calendar
Soaring to New Heights Gala
Saturday, April 29, 2023 - Doors open at 5:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE
The Gala is the largest fundraising event for Wings of Hope, providing critically needed funding for each of Wings of Hope’s programs. We will gather together at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac to celebrate and raise funds for our mission to “change and save lives through the power of aviation.”
More information on this event can be found here:
Spring Airplane Raffle
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - Ticket sales open at 12:00 AM
This year, the raffle will launch on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 12am Central Time. Only 5,000 tickets will be made available, 1 ticket for $100 and 3 tickets for $275.
Each ticket has a chance to win one of the following four prizes:
- Grand Prize: 1963 Cessna 182 (N3191U)
- Second Prize: a PPL or Advanced Training Scholarship
- Third Prize: a Bose A20 aviation headset
- Fourth Prize: an 11-inch 512 GB iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular
PLUS a one-year subscription to ForeFlight Pro-Plus
Learn more about this raffle on the Airplane Raffle page:
SOAR into STEM Career Day
Saturday, November 12, 2022 - Events starts at 10:00 AM
Attention middle school and high school students, parents and staff:
Join us in the Wings of Hope Hangar for a Career Exploration STEM Fair.
Connect with your future and explore careers at this free event. Meet career professionals who can answer your questions about job requirements, and what education and training is needed after high school for your career: technical school, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree and scholarships.
This is a free event, however individual registration is required to attend. Only one ticket can be claimed at a time.
For more information, contact Robert Powell, Education Coordinator at Robert.powell@wingsofhope.ngo
GSLBAA's 10th Annual Aviation Trivia Night
Saturday, November 5, 2022 - Doors Open at 6:00 PM, Events Starts at 7:00 PM
Greater St. Louis Aviation Association is hosting their 10th Annual Trivia Night at the Wings of Hope Hangar. In addition to Trivia, event will feature:
- Silent Auction – Bidding opens Wednesday, Nov. 2nd and closes Nov. 5th at 9:00pm. Even if you can not attend, you can still bid on the Silent Auction items!
- Raffle
- Door Prizes
- Mulligans
- 50/50
- Centerpiece Contest Prize
Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a table of 8
For Sponsorship or Questions, contact Beth Campbell at: trivia@gslbaa.org
Proceeds Benefit Wings of Hope and the GSLBAA Educational Foundation
2022 Taste of Hope
Saturday, September 17, 2022 - from 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Taste of Hope is coming to Wings of Hope from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022. We are thrilled to fill the Wings of Hope hangar with an exciting lineup of restaurants and vendors, bringing together our community to support our mission of changing and saving lives through the power of aviation. More than a festive foodie event, Taste of Hope is a wonderful opportunity to generate awareness and critical funds for our global humanitarian network — using aviation to connect people at our field sites around the world with lifesaving medical care. We have many ways for you to get involved through sponsorship opportunities, volunteering, silent auction and food donations, and participating as a restaurant or vendor at the event.
For more information, please visit the Taste of Hope page.
Fall Airplane Raffle
Thursday, September 15, 2022 - Ticket sales open at 6:00 AM
This year, the raffle will launch on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 6am (CT). Only 5,000 tickets will be made available, 1 ticket for $100 and 3 tickets for $275.
Each ticket has a chance to win one of the following four prizes:
- Grand Prize: 1967 Piper Cherokee 180 (N5134L)
- Second Prize: a PPL or Advanced Training Scholarship
- Third Prize: a Bose A20 aviation headset
- Fourth Prize: an 11-inch 512 GB iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular
PLUS a one-year subscription to ForeFlight Pro-Plus
Learn more about this raffle on the Airplane Raffle page:
Fly In Plane Wash
Saturday, July 23, 2022 - from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
We have exciting plans this summer to help further our impact around the world and would like to extend an invitation for you to join our efforts. We invite you to join us in the Wings of Hope Young Ambassadors Seventh Annual Fly-In and Plane Wash! We will be hosting on Saturday, July 23 from 9 AM – 4 PM at the Wings of Hope Hangar on the grounds of the Spirit of St. Louis Airport – KSUS. This is a family friendly event that funds support to alleviate patients and their families of the significant burden of paying for travel while undergoing care.
Coffee and donuts will be provided!
Prices are shown below. Spots fill up fast!
Prices:
Single engine: $125
Single engine with Belly Wash: $150
Twin Engine: $175
Schedule a time slot for your plane wash
We are looking for plane wash volunteers
Please reach out to Jordan Ropp at jordan.ropp@wingsofhope.ngo with any questions. Thank you for supporting the Wings of Hope Young Ambassadors! All proceeds will support global field bases!
Soaring to New Heights Gala
Saturday, June 4, 2022 - Doors open at 5:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE
Wings of Hope is very pleased to present the Soaring to New Heights Gala on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
The Gala is the largest fundraising event for Wings of Hope, providing critically needed funding for each of Wings of Hope’s programs.
We will once again gather in-person at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel St. Louis to celebrate and raise funds for our mission to change and save lives through the power of aviation.”
SOAR into STEM Career Day
Saturday, April 30, 2022 - Events starts at 10:00 AM
Attention middle school and high school students, parents and staff:
Join us in the Wings of Hope Hangar for a Career Exploration STEM Fair.
Connect with your future and explore careers at this free event. Meet career professionals who can answer your questions about job requirements, and what education and training is needed after high school for your career: technical school, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree and scholarships.
This is a free event, however registration is required to attend. Event is limited to 100 guests; only one ticket can be claimed at a time.
For more information, contact Majd Jmeian, Programs Manager, at majd.jmeian@wingsofhope.ngo
Bingo Night
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - Events starts at 6:00 PM
Bingo Night, presented by the Wings of Hope Young Ambassadors is $15 per person to attend. This family friendly event will be held at Good News Brewing Company. Tickets are required and include wood-fired pizza buffet and 10 rounds of BINGO. Additional BINGO cards, drinks and raffles will be available for purchase the night of the event.
Sponsor Bingo Night
Presenting Sponsor $2,000; Round Sponsor $200, plus supply a prize of your choosing. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Majd: majd.jmeian@wingsofhope.ngo