Page 24 - Southern Exposure - October '23

Page 24, Southern Exposure

in your CoMMunity

First Annual Fire Truck Pull Raises $23,000

For Local Students With Autism

The 2023 Fire Truck Pull took place on Saturday, Sept. 2, community. Our students were thrilled to be part of the team fire truck a distance of 30 feet in the quickest time possible.
at Gardens Park, bringing together teams from across Palm and to see so many people cheering them on.” The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department emerged as
Beach County for an exciting competition and a great cause. The Fire Truck Pull showcased the true spirit of unity and the champions in the fastest pull category, completing the
The event aimed to test the strength and determination of generosity as teams pushed themselves to the limit, pulling a challenge with an impressive time of just 11 seconds. In a
participants, while also raising funds for local students with second category – lowest combined weight pull – the Palm
autism who attend Connections, a nonprofit school in West Beach Gardens Fire Rescue team took top honors by pulling
Palm Beach. the fire truck 30 feet within the three-minute time limit with
With the community rallying together, this first annual team members only weighing a combined 772 pounds.
event raised an impressive $23,000 for Connections. It In addition to the athletic competition, the Fire Truck
also fostered a powerful sense of camaraderie among Pull celebrated the spirit of philanthropy by recognizing
the participating teams, including groups from local fire the teams and individuals who raised the highest amount
departments, police, gyms, businesses, and even a team of
students from Connections.
“We’re beyond grateful for the enthusiastic support of the
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
Palm Beach Gardens Police pulling

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Team Noah truck Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office pulling In Your Community on page 25

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