GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Volunteers will once again pull a heavy load to help make a difference in the lives of veterans.
Appleton International Airport will host the Pulling for Honor fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 16.
The event is the primary fundraiser for the Old Glory Honor Flights, which sends area veterans to Washington D.C. to see war memorials erected in their honor.
Community members can register teams of up to 20 people and each team is required to raise $1,500 to participate ($75/person). Teams will use a rope to pull a 200,000-pound FedEx A300 aircraft 12 feet and the team with the fastest time will win the competition. Prizes will also be awarded for the top three fastest pulls, most funds raised, and slowest pull.
- Sponsors for the event are open and teams may register here.
The winning team for past years has been the Green Bay Rugby club with a winning time of 11.285 seconds to pull a 200,000-pound plane 12 feet.
“The community response to this event has been overwhelming,” said Diane MacDonald, Old Glory Honor Flight of Northeast Wisconsin executive director. “No matter the relationship to the veteran, this event proves our community values and respects the service our veterans have given to our country and our freedom.”
In addition to the main event of pulling the giant jet, the event will also feature:
- Children’s plane pull
- Airfare giveaway – ATW will be giving away two pairs of Allegiant tickets, all event attendees can enter.
- A wide variety of food trucks featuring sweet and savory treats.
- Veteran’s exhibits (providing vital information regarding services available for veterans in our community)
Last years event raised $132,000.
To date, the Old Glory Honor Flight has given 5,450 veterans the opportunity to visit their memorial.
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