Hatrack Heroes!

Have you ever wondered about the “glamorous” lives led by beautiful cabin crew or well-navigated pilots? Well, it’s not necessarily about the shopping we might do, the beaches we sun-bake on, or the hotels and restaurants we frequent. In fact, it is often about experiencing countries from the farthest corners of the globe, and seeing first-hand the many sad and horrific situations faced by these societies. As a result, many selfless airline crew are deeply involved with a number of lesser-known charities and non-profit organisations around the world, dedicating their time and money toward helping the disadvantaged. Whether it be vulnerable children, migrant worker conditions, or perhaps animal cruelty, Hatrack Heroes! aims to raise awareness of these organisations, and give you an insight into their day to day lives. In this podcast we find out what these charities are doing, who they are, and how they are dealing with the issues faced. By listening, we hope these emotional and heartwarming stories will impact you in some way, even if it just makes you THINK!

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Hatrack Heroes!

Flying High

December 07, 2020 • Elle & Arthur / Wouter Liefting • Season 2 • Episode 10

A day in the life of one of these children has possibly never been so special. A day where they are without worries, a day without illness or disability, a day they will never forget, a day where they are literally as free as a bird.

Wouter, from Stichting Hoogvliegers, gives us an insight into this special organisation based in The Netherlands. An organisation that caters to children aged 6-17 who are sick or disabled, giving them the extremely amazing opportunity of flying a plane for the day.

Pilots from all over the country make their time, their plane (or helicopter) available to be able to take these children on a journey of a lifetime.

A truly informative & interesting chat with a modest gentleman, who (along with his colleagues) is just trying to give these children a special experience. One they will never forget.

If you'd like to find out more, please visit their website at Stichting Hoogvliegers . You can also find them on Instagram or Facebook under the same name.