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DENVER – July 29, 2024 – Denver International Airport (DEN) is proud to host the annual Smile Generation Special Olympics “Plane Pull,” presented by United Airlines, on Aug. 24, 2024. This unique event will feature teams from across Colorado contributing to a good cause, as they compete for the fastest time to pull a 167,000-pound United plane 12 feet across a tarmac. Proceeds from the event will help Special Olympics of Colorado provide year-round training, health screenings and leadership programs for more than 23,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Colorado.
The Special Olympics Plane Pull is a competition among teams of up to 25 people. Teams are required to raise a minimum of $1,250 to participate. The event will include exhibits, vendors, food and entertainment. Prizes will be given for the fastest team time, slowest team time, best dressed team, top team fundraiser, top individual fundraiser, fastest law-enforcement team, and others.
Space is available for teams who want to test their strength for a good cause.
To register at the link below, you will leave the City and County of Denver (City ) DEN website at Denver International Airport. The linked website is not hosted, endorsed, or maintained by the City and County of Denver.
To register, visit https://specialolympicsco.org/planepull/.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 – Check-in begins at 9 a.m., event begins at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Media parking – Signature Flight Support at DEN, located at 7850 Harry B. Combs Parkway
MORE: Media should RSVP by contacting Joanna Erickson at Special Olympics of Colorado, [email protected]
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