Page 8 - Jupiter West - October '23

Page 8, Jupiter West
First Annual Fire Truck Pull

Raises $23,000 For Local Students With Autism

The 2023 Fire Truck Pull took place on Saturday, Sept. 2, at
Gardens Park, bringing together teams from across Palm Beach
County for an exciting competition and a great cause. The event
aimed to test the strength and determination of participants,
while also raising funds for local students with autism who
attend Connections, a nonprofit school in West Palm Beach.
With the community rallying together, this first annual
event raised an impressive $23,000 for Connections. It
also fostered a powerful sense of camaraderie among
the participating teams, including groups from local fire
departments, police, gyms, businesses, and even a team of
students from Connections.
“We’re beyond grateful for the enthusiastic support of the Fit Psyched pulling
2023 Fire Truck Pull,” says Debra Johnson, principal and
executive director of Connections. “This event was not only
a fun and challenging way to demonstrate strength, but also a
meaningful opportunity to show support for the Connections
community. Our students were thrilled to be part of the team
and to see so many people cheering them on.”
The Fire Truck Pull showcased the true spirit of unity and
generosity as teams pushed themselves to the limit, pulling a
fire truck a distance of 30 feet in the quickest time possible.

Team Noah truck Connections pulling

The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department emerged The success of the 2023 Fire Truck Pull is a testament
as the champions in the fastest pull category, completing to the incredible support and generosity of the community
the challenge with an impressive time of just 11 seconds. across the Palm Beaches. The event showcased the
In a second category – lowest combined weight pull – the strength of participants and highlighted the need to ensure
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue team took top honors that quality services are accessible to local students and
Palm Beach Gardens Fire and Police with trophies by pulling the fire truck 30 feet within the three-minute young adults with autism.
time limit with team members only weighing a combined Connections is grateful to the event sponsors:
772 pounds. Presenting Sponsor – CTA Media; Signature Sponsor – the
In addition to the athletic competition, the Fire Truck Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation; Refreshment
Pull celebrated the spirit of philanthropy by recognizing Sponsor – Wawa; and DJ Services Sponsor – Digital
the teams and individuals who raised the highest amount Vibez. This event also would not have been possible
of funds for Connections. The Z Squad, a team composed without the generous support of the Palm Beach
of young adults with autism who attend Connections’ Gardens Fire Rescue and Palm Beach Gardens Parks and
Adult Program, emerged as the highest fundraising team. Recreation.
One of their team members, Zach Edenzon, won top To learn more about this event, visit connectedpb.com/
honors as the highest fundraising individual. fire-truck-pull.

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