Bringing Joy and Hope Through the Wonder of Flight
Summer Newsletter
July 2018
Programs & Events
Dream Flyers Program
Spring Dream Flight season was off to a rainy start, with our May Dream Flight Day postponed three times due to uncooperative weather. Thanks to the incredible generosity and flixibility of volunteer Pilot Squadron, all of our May Dream Flyers eventually flew on different weekends. Our June Dream Flight Day was exceptional, with 13 Flyers and 40 volunteers taking part in the fun. Above the Clouds will host its second Big/Little Sister day on July 21st. We hope to see you there!
Discovery and Cadet Flyers
Cadet Flyers began their Summer training on June 27th with a ground school session. These Cadets (Kate, Julian, and Evelyn) will be flying all Summer in preparation for solo flight this Fall! In May, Mireyda and Kate (pictured above) flew to Hanscom Field with Discovery Pilot David Hampson to visit the Owls Head Transportation Museum. Many of our Discovery and Cadet Flyers will participate in the JetBlue "Ace Academy" where they will visit an air force base, the aviation program at Bridgewater State, and the JetBlue operations at Logan Airport.
Pilot Profile: Jon Payson
Jon is a Discovery Pilot (seen here with his Discovery Flyer, Estebanya) who has been piloting for 40 years! We are grateful to have him involved with Above the Clouds.
IN THE NEWS

The Make a Difference Project shares the stories of organizations and individuals who are selflessly working to improve the lives of others and make the world a better place. Last month they chose Above the Clouds as their Charity of the Month! Click below to check out the article and be sure to Like @themakeadifferenceproject on Facebook!
Click below to listen to Gary Oberstein being interviewed by Joe Ott on WACE (AM 730) Community Service Program Radio Program!

Rodman Ride for Kids
The 2018 Rodman Ride is only 2 months away! It's being h eld on September 22 and we already have 32 committed riders and virtual riders but the team is still growing! If you would like to join our team or if you know someone that might be interested please contact martha@abovethecloudskids.org . For more information about the Rodman Ride for Kids visit www.rodmanforkids.org
"Friend-Raiser" @ The Living Room
Come on down to The Living Room to support local charity, Above the Clouds on Friday, July 27th from 7pm-10pm at The Living Room in downtown Boston! FREE APPETIZERS and 1 Coors Light draft drink is included with the purchase of a $15 ticket. We will also be raffling off a pair of Red Sox tickets for Aug 18 th  @ 7:10pm against Tampa Bay - Seats: Grandstand First base seat 3 & 4 in row 3! The Living Room's address is 101 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110 . If you, or anyone you know may be interested click the link below. You will also be able to purchase tickets online below or at the door using cash or Venmo. Socialize, enjoy a beverage and learn more about our organization.
SPORTS RAFFLE DRAWING!

We had the drawing for our Annual Sports Raffle Drawing during our June Dream Flight Day and the winner was....... BILL GILLEN! Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated. Your generous donations helped us raise over $12,000 for kids in need!
Click below to check out our latest Dream Flight Day Video!
125 Access Road
Norwood, MA 02062
617-840-1710
info@abovethecloudskids.org