Sports and Recreation
September 29, 2023
Proceeds to Benefit Athletes Throughout New York State
Long Island, NY -- Fundraisers in Long Island are teaming up to pull a full-size fire truck for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.
Let's Pull Together for the athletes of Special Olympics New York!
Teams of 12 will compete to pull a 60,000+ lb FIRE TRUCK TWO times, 50 feet.
First Pull: Quickest team to pull the fire truck 50 feet
Second Pull: Lowest combined weight to pull the fire truck (2 mins max.)
Teams can have a maximum of 12 participants
All participants signed up will receive a free official 2023 Fire Truck Pull t-shirt
Teams of 12 are asked to fundraise $1,500 for the local athletes of Special Olympics NY
(thats $125 each by asking friends and family to support your efforts)
Divisions:
Law Enforcement
Fire Department
PRO
FUN
*additional divisions are welcomed
Details on the events are as follows:
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023, beginning at 9am
Where: Pro-Fit Deer Park (41 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717)
Who: Several teams of 12 participants each
Each team will have two pulls, the first being the quickest team to pull the truck 50 feet, and the second the lowest combined weight to pull. Divisions include law enforcement, competitive, and fun. Special Olympics New York powerlifting athletes will also be in attendance.
For details http://events.nyso.org/site/TR?fr_id=2891&pg=entry