By Staff
August 27th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
That plane, that length of rope – pull it for xxx yards.
They call it “an opportunity to pull a 200,000-pound airbus plane fifty feet along the tarmac at the Hamilton International Airport. Teams are competing for pulling the plane in the shortest amount of time.
It is a fund raising event that kicks of the annual United Way Halton & Hamilton fund raising drive. No word yet on what the financial target is – last year the raised more than $12, 500, 000
The plane pullers represent different corporations in Halton and Hamilton – one firm – entered two teams. The competitions are personal for many of the competitors. There are 15 members on each team.
Each team is asked to raise a minimum of $1,500 per team. There is also an opportunity for children to participate in the event, where they can pull a smaller-sized aircraft.
Burlington showing its support – raising a United Way flag.
Hamilton Halton United Way president Brad Park points out that the 106 local programs and services, we have touched the lives of over 143,562 families and neighbours, providing crucial support and guidance.
“By focusing on local needs and basing our strategies on evidence, we mobilize our partners to create coordinated, connected, and seamless programs and services that address needs at their source.”
Hamilton Airport – 9272 Airport Road,
Saturday, September 21, 2024
8:30 A.M. – 3: 30 P.M.
