Think you can pull a jumbo jet?

duhprez · 08-08-2009, 01:21 PM

Many people have flown in a jumbo jet, but do you have what it takes to pull one?!...and support a great cause. A friend of mine is involved with this fundraiser and I've already formed a team.

If interested, make a team of 20 for e90post and sign up!

ORBIS Pull For Sight 2009

Saturday August 22, 2009; (11am - 3pm)

FedEx Apron
Pearson International Airport
Mississauga ON

Let’s PULL together to eliminate preventable blindness and transform the lives of blind and visual impaired children from around the world. ORBIS Canada, with support from FedEx Canada, presents ORBIS Pull For Sight 2009 benefitting the ORBIS' Kids Sight Program.

What is a Plane Pull?
The pull is a fun team competition to see which group can pull a FedEx cargo airplane the fastest. Teams are made up of 20 members, who all line up adjacent to a huge rope attached to the aircraft. The starter signals when to start and starts the stopwatch. After the team pulls the aircraft 12 feet, the stopwatch stops and the elapsed time is recorded as the team score. Each team is then weighed (as a group) and assembles to have their team photo taken.

Who Can Participate?
The Plane Pull is a team competition, so gather 20 of your co-workers, friends or family. The pull is open to corporate groups, service organizations, churches and school groups – anyone who can organize a group and get people motivated to try something new and fun!

What is the Minimum Donation & How Will Our Team Be Recognized?
Teams contribute a minimum of $1000, or $50 per team member. Corporate groups can ask their company to sponsor, and/or team members raise pledges to cover the team fee and win incentives based on how much money they raise. (Each member of the Team can ask family and friends to donate $5.00 - $10.00 per person until each member collects a minimum of $50.00)

- Each team member receives a customized team t-shirt
- Teams receive a plaque and have a team photo taken at the event
- Teams are listed on the event website and receive recognition in promotional material

What About Bringing my Family & Friends to Cheer me on?
Bring your family, friends and co-workers to see you pull. There will be food, refreshments and aircraft tours for people of all ages.

For full details and to register, visit; http://www.orbiscanada.ca/Default.aspx?cid=8280&lang=1

Contact; Carmen Chu
ORBIS Canada
340 College Street, Suite 375
Toronto, ON M5T 3A9
Phone: (416) 413-7925
Toll Free: 1-877-672-4722
Fax: (416) 413-9115
E-mail: infocanada@orbis.org

jpsum · 08-08-2009, 02:19 PM

Is this a scam to get people to pull FedEx planes into the hanger for repairs?

jk. Sounds like fun and for a good cause. Wish I was in toronto.

OverDrive · 08-08-2009, 10:26 PM

is there a prize for the winners?

08-08-2009, 01:21 PM	#1
duhprez New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Vert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Think you can pull a jumbo jet? Many people have flown in a jumbo jet, but do you have what it takes to pull one?!...and support a great cause. A friend of mine is involved with this fundraiser and I've already formed a team. If interested, make a team of 20 for e90post and sign up! ORBIS Pull For Sight 2009 Saturday August 22, 2009; (11am - 3pm) FedEx Apron Pearson International Airport Mississauga ON Let’s PULL together to eliminate preventable blindness and transform the lives of blind and visual impaired children from around the world. ORBIS Canada, with support from FedEx Canada, presents ORBIS Pull For Sight 2009 benefitting the ORBIS' Kids Sight Program. What is a Plane Pull? The pull is a fun team competition to see which group can pull a FedEx cargo airplane the fastest. Teams are made up of 20 members, who all line up adjacent to a huge rope attached to the aircraft. The starter signals when to start and starts the stopwatch. After the team pulls the aircraft 12 feet, the stopwatch stops and the elapsed time is recorded as the team score. Each team is then weighed (as a group) and assembles to have their team photo taken. Who Can Participate? The Plane Pull is a team competition, so gather 20 of your co-workers, friends or family. The pull is open to corporate groups, service organizations, churches and school groups – anyone who can organize a group and get people motivated to try something new and fun! What is the Minimum Donation & How Will Our Team Be Recognized? Teams contribute a minimum of $1000, or $50 per team member. Corporate groups can ask their company to sponsor, and/or team members raise pledges to cover the team fee and win incentives based on how much money they raise. (Each member of the Team can ask family and friends to donate $5.00 - $10.00 per person until each member collects a minimum of $50.00) - Each team member receives a customized team t-shirt - Teams receive a plaque and have a team photo taken at the event - Teams are listed on the event website and receive recognition in promotional material What About Bringing my Family & Friends to Cheer me on? Bring your family, friends and co-workers to see you pull. There will be food, refreshments and aircraft tours for people of all ages. For full details and to register, visit; http://www.orbiscanada.ca/Default.aspx?cid=8280&lang=1 Contact; Carmen Chu ORBIS Canada 340 College Street, Suite 375 Toronto, ON M5T 3A9 Phone: (416) 413-7925 Toll Free: 1-877-672-4722 Fax: (416) 413-9115 E-mail: infocanada@orbis.org __________________
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08-08-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
jpsum Major 274 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	Is this a scam to get people to pull FedEx planes into the hanger for repairs? jk. Sounds like fun and for a good cause. Wish I was in toronto.
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08-08-2009, 10:26 PM	#3
OverDrive CHEAT TO WIN!! 99 Rep 1,350 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 718 GT4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	is there a prize for the winners?
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