Page 5 - Jupiter Spotlight - October '23

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

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