Jun 17, 2009
Maine MS Plane Pull Another Huge Success
The Maine chapter of the National MS Society held its fifth annual MS Plane Pull on Saturday, June 13th, during the weekend's transportation show at the Portland International Jetport. The 2009 MS Plane Pull, which attracted more than 200 participants, raised over $15,000 for Maine Chapter programs and events and national research efforts. The Maine Chapter, National MS Society partners with Federal Express and the Portland International Jetport to present this unique and popular fundraising event. A rope and tow bar was attached to a FedEx 727 aircraft. Teams of 20 positioned themselves along the rope in preparation to pull over 72 tons. Teams competed for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and for the Team Spirit Award. First place winners, employees from aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, pulled the plane in just under 5.7 seconds. Time Warner Cable’s “The Cable Guys” took second place, and another Time Warner Cable team, “Rod’s Buds,” came in third. The Team Spirit Award went to team “UNUM Legal.” The “Plane Janes,” who raised over $5,700 to date, were the 2009 MS Plane Pull top fundraisers. Teams must raise a minimum of $1,000 each to participate. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michelle Zichella June 15, 2009 207/781-7960 ext. 111 207/251-5550 Mobile michelle.zichella@nmss.org