Wings of Hope's Taste of Hope Event
Guests gathered in the Wings of Hope hangar in Chesterfield Valley to nosh on tasty samplings from the best international restaurants in town for the second annual Taste of Hope. The event drew nearly 300 people. Participating restaurants included Vito’s in the Valley, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Zen Thai & Japanese Cuisine, El Burro Loco, Mayuri, Mango, Double G Ham, Viviano’s Festa Italiano, Hearth Room Café, The Croquetterie and Smoothie King. Granite City Brewing, Urban Chestnut and O’Fallon Brewery offered craft beer samples. Major Brands supplied wine, and the presenting sponsor was Dierbergs Markets. Wings of Hope changes and saves lives through the power of aviation. Proceeds from the event will support the nonprofit’s global humanitarian programs.
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Angelo and Legna Vazquez, Christian Mazariegos

Angelo and Legna Vazquez, Christian Mazariegos
Phil and Inge Holland

Phil and Inge Holland
Sarra Li, George Obeldobel

Sarra Li, George Obeldobel
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Jim and Terry Biglin

Jim and Terry Biglin
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Jeff, Sue and Sam McClain

Jeff, Sue and Sam McClain
Doug Lindsay, Jillian Stroud

Doug Lindsay, Jillian Stroud
Sharon Huber, Michele Bailey

Sharon Huber, Michele Bailey
Nerman Nathie, Aisha and Jordan Sharif, Paula and Randy Schuermann

Nerman Nathie, Aisha and Jordan Sharif, Paula and Randy Schuermann
D. J. Carlos Suarez

D. J. Carlos Suarez
Ralph Turney

Ralph Turney
Tom and Linda Szabo

Tom and Linda Szabo
Diane Papageorge, Neal and Debbie Montgomery

Diane Papageorge, Neal and Debbie Montgomery
Michelle Mann, Jody Sims, Barb and Jeff Hannah

Michelle Mann, Jody Sims, Barb and Jeff Hannah
John Salarano, Paul Oligschlaeger, Ray and Jackie Saleeby

John Salarano, Paul Oligschlaeger, Ray and Jackie Saleeby
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Bob Hickey, Kaylee Kelly

Bob Hickey, Kaylee Kelly
Mary Ann Beranek, Gail Wagner

Mary Ann Beranek, Gail Wagner
Jay and Nicole Ruffner

Jay and Nicole Ruffner
Matt, Christy and Auggie Hamilton, Keeri Jupka, Stephan Swanson, Beth Campbell, CFO

Matt, Christy and Auggie Hamilton, Keeri Jupka, Stephan Swanson, Beth Campbell, CFO
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Taren and Howard Salter

Taren and Howard Salter
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Craig and Rose Kaintz

Craig and Rose Kaintz
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Adam Kruger, President of Young Friends, Bret Heinrich, President and CEO

Adam Kruger, President of Young Friends, Bret Heinrich, President and CEO
Carla Wienke, Mason, Author

Carla Wienke, Mason, Author
Kelly Ramsey, Margi Berkley, Dave and Gretchen Mass, Bob and Jan Dawson

Kelly Ramsey, Margi Berkley, Dave and Gretchen Mass, Bob and Jan Dawson
Jeanne and Ron Schaller

Jeanne and Ron Schaller
Dr. Jess Watson, Brooke Bennett

Dr. Jess Watson, Brooke Bennett
Carla Wienke, Mason, Author

Carla Wienke, Mason, Author
Linda Azar, Marta Gaska

Linda Azar, Marta Gaska
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Greg, Lori and Jason Collier

Greg, Lori and Jason Collier
Greg and Lori Collier

Greg and Lori Collier
Doug Lindsay, Chairman of the event

Doug Lindsay, Chairman of the event
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Evangeline and Nick Sutton, Jennifer Fotte, Geoge Obeldobel, Brad Rafferty, Christopher Nelson

Evangeline and Nick Sutton, Jennifer Fotte, Geoge Obeldobel, Brad Rafferty, Christopher Nelson
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