Turtle Wing Foundation was established in honor of Jack Hooper, son of Chris and DeeAnn Hooper. Jack, who had been diagnosed with high-functioning autism at age 6, passed away on April 5, 2011. Shown are (from left) Chris and DeeAnn Hooper and their daughter Cate Hooper. A portrait of Jack Hooper is placed between the family and the Jack’s Gallery sign.
The Turtle Wing Foundation celebrated International Dot Day on Sept. 15 by inviting all Turtle Wing family members, schools and communities in its service area to create dot art to display in Jack’s Gallery.
Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ beloved book, The Dot, which encourages children to explore their creativity and express themselves by making their “mark” in the world, Turtle Wing provided the …
