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United Way and UPS are excited to partner together again for the 8th Annual Plane Pull. Mark your calendars and sign up your team today. Registration deadline – September 13.
Sunday, September 15
UPS Customer Centre – 22 Aero Drive NESince launching, this event has raised more than $700,000 for our community. Local people like you coming together to pull a 200,000 pound plane across the tarmac. This isn’t for the faint of heart and neither is solving our cities #unignorable issues, but together we can do local good. There will also be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
New this year
This year we are excited to introduce a new twist to the pulling game, Industry's Best competition. More information to come.Important note from The Calgary Airport Authority for all team participants
Please ensure you and your team members register with the following information:- Please ensure you and your team members register with the following information:
- Full legal names as shown on a valid (non-expired) government issued photo ID, date of birth and government issued photo ID.
- All information submitted must be legally recognized and match a valid government issued photo ID
- Please advise if any team member is a valid RAIC/Temporary Pass holder at any Airport within Canada.
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at planepull@calgaryunitedway.org.
Rules and Regulations:
- Each team can register up to 20 members, but only 15 people can pull the plane with at least four female members pulling.
- Team members must be 18 or older to participate.
- All teams must raise a minimum of $1,200 to participate.
For team resources, and more information on prizes, pull schedule, sponsors, and more, visit our Plane Pull webpage or email planepull@calgaryunitedway.org.
Kids Pull 2019
We are excited to bring Kids Pull back to the tarmac! Pre-register your kids (ages 7 to 17) or enjoy on-site registration from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Check out our Facebook page to receive event updates.Show your local love by pulling together to solve our city’s #unignorable issues.
A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, UPS, for continuing to do local good in our community.
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Location / Venue
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- Address:
- 22 Aero Drive Northeast
- Calgary, AB T2E 8Z9
- Canada
- Time:
- Sep 15, 2019 10:00am - 3:00pm

In Support of United Way of Calgary and Area
United We Can.
United, we can improve lives in our community.
By igniting Calgary’s generous spirit, we are creating immediate solutions and long-term strategies for lasting change, ensuring every member of our community can contribute, participate and thrive.
We’re working to lift Calgarians out of poverty, improve mental health and connect people to their communities. It's a big lift, but we know we aren’t alone. You can help us make a positive impact today, with a commitment to a brighter future for everyone.
YOUR GIFT MATTERS
$50
Support two local kids by providing them each with a literacy backpack full of crayons, paper, books, and pencils
$80
Help a senior stay independent by providing the preparation and delivery of two weeks of healthy lunches and dinners
$150
Support one Calgarian to learn money management skills, helping them save for the future and prevent poverty
$240
Grow a sense of community by providing two Calgarians with plants, seeds, and a trellis to start their community garden plot