Special Olympics Virginia made history by hosting the first-ever Southwest Virginia Plane Pull at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
With 13 participating teams, the event raised an incredible $85,000 to support our athletes. Hundreds of enthusiastic supporters gathered to watch teams hit the ropes and pull a massive FedEx cargo aircraft, marking the start of what we hope will be a new regional tradition.
The heart of the event saw teams of 25 members each competing to pull an 82-ton plane a distance of 12 feet in the fastest time. It was a day filled with excitement, determination, and community spirit, with key results from the competition highlighting the tremendous efforts of our teams.
Key Results:
- Heaviest Team: NoBounds
- Lightest Team: Ortho• Like No Other
- Top Fundraising: WVRJ Con Air - LETR
- 3rd Place Fastest Pull: Team Badges of Honors
- 2nd Place Fastest Pull: Boco Fit Rage & Area 8
- 1st Place Fastest Pull: FBBC Plane Crazies
Thanks to the support of our community, sponsors, and dedicated participants, this inaugural event was a huge success, directly benefiting Special Olympics Virginia athletes. We can’t wait to continue Southwest Plane pull next year!