Rain couldn’t dampen the excitement at London International Airport this week, as more than 3 dozen spirited teams came together to take part in United Way Elgin Middlesex’s first-ever Plane Pull – and raised an incredible $50,000 to support local programs and services across our region!
Teams of up to 15 people each took turns testing their strength, teamwork, and determination by pulling aircrafts across the tarmac in the fastest time possible. It was an unforgettable day of energy, teamwork, and community good.
“You’re not just pulling a plane – you’re pulling together for local impact. Every ounce of your strength, teamwork, and determination will help lift up individuals right here in London, Elgin, and Middlesex,” said Kelly Ziegner, President & CEO of United Way Elgin Middlesex. “Together, we’re helping to give everyone a fair shot at a good life.”
Team Results & Prize Winners
- Fastest Team, Dash 8: General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada
- Fastest Team, Gulfstream: CAMI High Voltage
- Top Individual Fundraiser: Robbie Bowman, EY
- Team Spirit Award: A.B. Lucas Secondary School (The Minions!)
Congratulations to all participating teams for pulling together with purpose! A full list of pull times is below.
A huge thank you to our amazing participants and volunteers for making this inaugural event a success. We also want to give special recognition to our partners and sponsors:
- London International Airport
- Air Canada Jazz
- FlightExec
- Western University – Commercial Aviation Management Program
- MFC Training
- Enbridge
- StarTech.com
- Central Sanitation
- FitClub Bootcamps
- St. John’s Ambulance
- London Police Service
- TVDSB Aviation High School
Check out our Facebook Photo Gallery for team photos, smiles, and some epic plane-pulling action! You can also catch the event highlights in the CTV News coverage.
Want to help us make next year’s event even better? Take our Post-Event Survey (it only takes 2 minutes!). https://forms.office.com/r/dfCMPPVNZJ
Whether you pulled the plane, cheered from the sidelines, or donated in support, you helped make this event take off. United, we’re showing what’s possible when our community pulls in the same direction.
Topics : Events, Plane Pull
