CAYUGA — High-flying fun abounded at Hope From Above Ministries’ (HFAM) first-ever Fly-In and Family Fun Day at the Bruce Field Airport in Cayuga.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 proved to be a great day for a free flight of the Haldimand area.
CAYUGA—Liam (8) and Jesse (5) Lambert considered future careers as pilots during Hope From Above Ministries’ first Fly-In and Family Fun Day at Bruce Field Airport in Cayuga on August 8, 2026. —Submitted photo. 
CAYUGA—Lauren Morrison and daughter Thea, 3, enjoyed watching the planes. 
CAYUGA—Pilot Jeff Hageman getting ready to take up some lucky winners in a free flight in the Cessna 182. 
CAYUGA—The acoustic duo Doppelganger, consisting of Jim Lambert (left) and Ken Waltham. 
CAYUGA—Odette Carruthers (7) shows off her painted face along with grandma Penny Phelps. 
CAYUGA—Helping share the work of Hope From Above Ministries with attendees was former CH anchor Cathy (Wagner) Beaurivage (left) and Hope from Above Ministries Chairman Doug Hawkins.
—Haldimand Press photos by Randy Carter.
The weather cooperated, which allowed for the event to proceed as planned with live music, assorted foods, a bouncy castle, face painting, and plane rides.
This new outdoor event was meant to entice new supporters of the group’s humanitarian work in Haiti, as well as to thank current donors and volunteers. Two pilots brought their own planes to support the cause.
“If anyone wants to support the work of this ministry, the need is big in Haiti,” said the organizers. “Airplane fuel is the biggest consumable, and prices have recently increased significantly. If anyone would like to join in the efforts of HFAM, one-time or monthly donations are greatly appreciated.”
For more information, see the July 30 article on Hope From Above Ministries at haldimandpress.com, or visit their website online at hfamhaiti.org.
