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First Ever Corporate Truck Pull Comes to Richmond

People pulling a rope that`s connected to a Fire Truck

On November 9, Richmond area companies rallied together to participate in the first Corporate Truck Pull for Special Olympics Virginia and helped to raise over $14,000!

Kimley-Horn, Markel, Davis & Green and Pro-Seal were among the competitors and although the weather was a little chilly, the competition quickly heated up! The final rankings were as follows:

Fastest Pull Champion: Markel (7.92 seconds)

Davis & Green (8.51 seconds)

Pro-Seal (8.55 seconds)

Kimley-Horn (9.30 seconds)

Fundraising Champion: Markel

In addition to the truck pull competition, teams enjoyed great music, delicious food and drinks, tailgate games a kids’ truck pull.

To see all the fun in action check out these amazing photos from the event!

Special Olympics Virginia Young Professional Board would like to thank Gold Sponsor, Markel, for helping to make this event possible and to each of the teams for supporting Special Olympics Virginia athletes and the #InclusionRevolution throughout the state.

Save the date for next year’s event: October 24, 2020 at the Diamond (Red Lot)