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First Annual Fire Truck Pull

Raises $23,000 For Local Students With Autism

The 2023 Fire Truck Pull took place on Saturday, Sept. 2, The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department emerged as would not have been possible without the generous support
at Gardens Park, bringing together teams from across Palm the champions in the fastest pull category, completing the of the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue and Palm Beach
Beach County for an exciting competition and a great cause. challenge with an impressive time of just 11 seconds. In a Gardens Parks and Recreation.
The event aimed to test the strength and determination of second category – lowest combined weight pull – the Palm To learn more about this event, visit connectedpb.com/
participants, while also raising funds for local students with Beach Gardens Fire Rescue team took top honors by pulling fire-truck-pull.
autism who attend Connections, a nonprofit school in West the fire truck 30 feet within the three-minute time limit with
Palm Beach. team members only weighing a combined 772 pounds.
With the community rallying together, this first annual In addition to the athletic competition, the Fire Truck
event raised an impressive $23,000 for Connections. It Pull celebrated the spirit of philanthropy by recognizing
also fostered a powerful sense of camaraderie among the teams and individuals who raised the highest amount
the participating teams, including groups from local fire of funds for Connections. The Z Squad, a team composed
departments, police, gyms, businesses, and even a team of of young adults with autism who attend Connections’ Adult
students from Connections. Program, emerged as the highest fundraising team. One of
“We’re beyond grateful for the enthusiastic support of the their team members, Zach Edenzon, won top honors as the
2023 Fire Truck Pull,” says Debra Johnson, principal and highest fundraising individual.
executive director of Connections. “This event was not only The success of the 2023 Fire Truck Pull is a testament to the
a fun and challenging way to demonstrate strength, but also a incredible support and generosity of the community across the
meaningful opportunity to show support for the Connections Palm Beaches. The event showcased the strength of participants
community. Our students were thrilled to be part of the team and highlighted the need to ensure that quality services are
and to see so many people cheering them on.” accessible to local students and young adults with autism. Fit Psyched pulling
The Fire Truck Pull showcased the true spirit of unity Connections is grateful to the event sponsors: Presenting
and generosity as teams pushed themselves to the limit, Sponsor – CTA Media; Signature Sponsor – the Palm Beach
pulling a fire truck a distance of 30 feet in the quickest County Sheriff’s Foundation; Refreshment Sponsor – Wawa;
time possible. and DJ Services Sponsor – Digital Vibez. This event also

Connections pulling

Palm Beach Gardens Fire and Police with trophies

Palm Beach Gardens Fire pulling

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We won! Palm Beach Gardens Police Team Noah truck

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