Dev. - Pulling for Hope - Wings of Hope

2nd Annual Pulling for Hope

Pull Your Crew Together for Wings of Hope’s Pulling for Hope Event

Event Details

Pull your crew together for Wings of Hope’s 2nd Annual Pulling for Hope plane pull!

Teams of 14 will compete against each pulling a 25-ton Gulfstream III jet in a timed race. All team members must be at least 18 years old, and teams must fund-raise a minimum of $1,000 to compete. All proceeds benefit Wings of Hope.

This family-friendly event is open to the community and free to attend. Guests will enjoy music, kids activities, food trucks, spectator viewing area, and more!

Registration and Sponsorships coming soon! Stay tuned!

For questions, contact Brittni Snidle, Director of Development & Communications, at:

brittni.snidle@wingsofhope.ngo or (636) 778-5516

What	Teams of eight compete against each other pulling a 15-ton Sabreliner jet in a timed 30-foot pull.
When	Oct. 14, 2023, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Each team is given a timeslot to compete (in order of registration). This event will be cancelled only in the event of lightning and/or dangerous weather conditions.
Where	Wings of Hope – Spirit of St. Louis Airport, 18370 Wings of Hope Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005
Who	Competing teams of eight (8) people. Must be 18 years to pull.
Why	To have fun, show your strength and raise money to support Wings of Hope.

Photos from the 2023 Pulling for Hope Event

Results from the 2023 Pulling for Hope Event

Thank you and congratulations to all of the teams that participated in Pulling for Hope 2023!

Your enthusiasm and support in this event are critical to the work we do changing and saving lives around the globe. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary and reflect on six decades of connecting people all over the world with lifesaving medical care, we do so with gratitude for people like you who have powered our mission with your generous support.

Rank	Team	Captain	Time #1	Time #2	Best
1	UHY Advisors & ADB Companies	Marianne Biangardi	11:22	11:38	11:22
2	Secure Data	Dana Steffey	11:56	11:27	11:27
3	AVMATS Afterburners	Clayton Harris	12:50	11:73	11:73
4	Heirloom Wealth Partners	Jeremiah Dellas	12:43	11:87	11:87
5	Board Plane Pullers	Fred Meyland-Smith	16:02	13:32	13:32
6	Wing Dings	Bev Wrobel	14:43	14:07	14:07
7	Husch Blackwell 1	Sara Williams	14:45	15:68	14:45
8	Team Fabick Cat	Jen Fehrmann	15:19	15:96	15:19

Event Details

Join Wings of Hope for the inaugural Pulling for Hope event!

Pull your crew together for a great cause! This plane-pull experience invites teams of eight people or less to compete against each other pulling a 15-ton Sabreliner jet in a timed, thirty (30) foot pull! Teams help “change and save lives through the power of aviation” by raising a minimum of $1,000 per team through peer-to-peer fundraising.

The process is easy: go to register your team’s name, share through your social media channels to start collecting donations, and start training to pull! Participant teams will receive a commemorative t-shirt, lanyard, media coverage and bragging rights!

Fastest timed team will receive a commemorative prize.

You’ll also enjoy:

Kid’s Activity Area; featuring face painting, paper airplane contests, cornhole, and more!
Food, novelties and beverage trucks from local favorites!
Spectators are welcomed and encouraged to come and root for the teams!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Holly Berthold: holly.berthold@wingsofhope.ngo or (636) 778-5500.

Be advised:

You’ll need to bring gloves to protect your hands from rope burn.
You’ll need to wear rubber soled, closed toe footwear.
Media will be invited to attend and film teams.
This event will be cancelled only in the event of lightning or dangerous weather conditions.