Teams pull 90-ton plane to benefit Special Olympics Illinois
CHICAGO (WLS) -- On Sept. 19, people are putting their strength to the test, attempting to move a 90-ton plane.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull includes teams from law enforcement agencies, fire departments, private companies, high schools, colleges, fraternal groups and teams of friends and family. Their goal: move either a UPS Airbus A300 or a United Airlines 737 using only a rope and cooperation at O'Hare International Airport.
Each team of 20 will attempt to pull the plane a distance of 12 feet, with the top finisher from each division facing off for one final pull to determine the Grand Champion. To participate, each team is asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 ($50 per person) for Special Olympics Illinois. Because Special Olympics athletes compete free of charge, all money raised by the Plane Pull will directly assist in their training and competition.
ABC7 Eyewitness News joined Torch Run Assistant Director Tom Reasoner and James Williams with Special Olympics Illinois live from the plane pull.
7th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull for Special Olympics Illinois
Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m-1 p.m.
O'Hare International Airport, Old Signature Ramp
- Admission: $1,000 per team to participate; free admission to the public
LINKS:
http://www.illinoisplanepull.com
http://www.facebook.com/specialolympicsillinois
