“Anti-bullying programs are not enough. It’s imperative that we create strong, supportive communities where everyone feels included.”
Ian Hockley, Founder and Executive Director of Dylan’s Wings of Change
Dylan’s Wings of Change and WINGMAN: Inspiring our Youth to be Inclusive, Courageous and Compassionate
On December 14th 2012, twenty children and six adults were tragically killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Among them was 6-year-old Dylan Hockley, who was known for his infectious giggle his love of cuddling. Dylan also had autism, and his parents recognized that he experienced more happiness, peace, and joy when those around him accepted, protected and included him in their activities and daily lives… when they became his Wingman.
In Dylan’s memory, his dad Ian founded “Dylan’s Wings of Change” and Wingman: a unique youth leadership program that takes a different approach to end bullying: Wingman programs support youth in the development of social and emotional skills like compassion, empathy and inclusivity. Today, Wingman reaches over 25,000 youth around the globe.
The Spread Your Wings Project is honored to be partnering with Wingman in their mission.
ABOUT WINGMAN:
Wingman is a unique youth leadership program from Dylan’s Wings of Change that develops social and emotional skills through team bonding and trust building activities. Wingman inspires children to be more empathetic, courageous and inclusive young leaders.
The Wingman program is being used in schools, dance studios, running clubs, summer camps and after school programs to promote accepting and inclusive environments around the world.
SPREAD YOUR WINGS WITH WINGMAN
This fall, we will be launching a fundraising Spread Your Wings initiative with Wingman at New Fairfield Middle School in Connecticut, where students will unite in the celebratory painting of 300-plus canvas feathers that will be sponsored by the community, local and national corporations.
Following Spread Your Wings community arts day in New Fairfield, we will integrate the painted feathers into a massive, professional piece of Angel Wing art to be permanently installed in the school. We aim to “Spread our Wings” with Wingman across the country through ongoing events, sharing the Wingman message of compassion and inclusivity through the healing power of the arts.
SPREAD YOUR WINGS WITH WINGMAN
This fall, we will be launching a fundraising Spread Your Wings initiative with Wingman at Fairfield Middle School in Connecticut, where students will unite in the celebratory painting of 300-plus canvas feathers that will be sponsored by the community, local and national corporations.
Following Spread Your Wings community arts day in Fairfield, we will integrate the painted feathers into a massive, professional piece of Angel Wing art to be permanently installed in the school. We aim to “Spread our Wings” with Wingman across the country through ongoing events, sharing the Wingman message of compassion and inclusivity through the healing power of the arts.
SPONSOR A FEATHER!
Generous sponsors are sought for this unique community art project. Show your support for charity and help develop the empathetic leaders of the future. Click here to download this PDF with sponsorship details.
Spread Your Wings with WINGMANa unique community arts project at New Fairfield Middle School |
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| Sponsorship Benefits | Wingman $2,500 |
Champion $1,000 |
Hero $500 |
Supporter $100 |
| Social Media Promotion (15K Followers) | ||||
| Website Presence on DylansWingsofChange.org and TheSpreadYourWingsProject.org | ||||
| Email Blasts | ||||
| Pre-Event Press Releases | ||||
| Event Program Mention | ||||
| Social Media Promotion During Event | ||||
| Permanent Sponsorship Sign on Installation | ||||
| Thank You Email Blast | ||||
| Dylan’s Wings of Change Newsletter | ||||
| Post Event Press Release | ||||
SPONSOR A FEATHER!
Generous sponsors are sought for this unique community art project. Show your support for charity and help develop the empathetic leaders of the future. Click here to download this PDF with sponsorship details.