Above the Clouds Board Member Mark Hanson Joins a Mission of Hope and Conservation

In a touching blend of environmental stewardship and heartfelt dedication, Mark Hanson, a Board Member of Above the Clouds, played a key role in a recent Turtles Fly Too mission, transporting endangered sea turtles to marine medical facilities in Florida. The mission was dedicated to the memory of Bonnie Freeman, a young girl who inspired a legacy of pediatric cancer research before her untimely passing in 1983.

Turtles Fly Too, an organization coordinating volunteer general aviation pilots like Hanson, relocated 60 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles rescued from rapidly cooling waters near Boston. This critical effort ensured the turtles could receive life-saving care in Florida. The operation also celebrated the incredible achievements of Bonnie’s family, founders of Stop Children’s Cancer, which has raised over $23 million for pediatric cancer research.

Learn more about this impactful mission and Mark Hanson’s involvement by reading the full article on AOPA’s website.

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