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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 participating teams, including groups from local fire The Fire Truck Pull showcased the true spirit of unity and
at Gardens Park, bringing together teams from across Palm departments, police, gyms, businesses, and even a team of generosity as teams pushed themselves to the limit, pulling a
Beach County for an exciting competition and a great cause. students from Connections. fire truck a distance of 30 feet in the quickest time possible.
The event aimed to test the strength and determination of “We’re beyond grateful for the enthusiastic support of the The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department emerged as
participants, while also raising funds for local students with 2023 Fire Truck Pull,” says Debra Johnson, principal and the champions in the fastest pull category, completing the
autism who attend Connections, a nonprofit school in West executive director of Connections. “This event was not only challenge with an impressive time of just 11 seconds. In a
Palm Beach. a fun and challenging way to demonstrate strength, but also a second category – lowest combined weight pull – the Palm
With the community rallying together, this first annual meaningful opportunity to show support for the Connections Beach Gardens Fire Rescue team took top honors by pulling
event raised an impressive $23,000 for Connections. It community. Our students were thrilled to be part of the team the fire truck 30 feet within the three-minute time limit with
also fostered a powerful sense of camaraderie among and to see so many people cheering them on.” team members only weighing a combined 772 pounds.

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