Tuesday, October 7th

10:00AM - 2:00 PM

North Central WV Airport

GET READY FOR AN EVENTLIKE NO OTHER!

Are you ready to flex your strength for your community? Join United Way HDC for West Virginia’s first-ever Plane Pull fundraiser — a thrilling, high-energy event where teams compete to pull a real jet airplane 12 feet across the tarmac.

How It Works

Form a Team: Up to 20 people per team

Fundraise: Each team's goal is $2,000 - with 20 teammates, that's just $100 each!

Compete: Teams race to pull the plane the fastest — and raise the most for local non-profits

Who Should Join

Whether you're a group of coworkers, gym buddies, first responders, or just a crew of spirited friends, this is your chance to show off your teamwork and muscle for a great cause.

Awards & Bragging Rights

Fastest Pull — Speed and strength win the day

Most Team Spirit — Costumes, chants, and flair encouraged

Top Fundraisers — Highest individual and team fundraising totals at the time of the final pull

Why Pull a Plane?

Every dollar donated goes directly to one of United Way’s Partner Agencies — funding programs that tackle education, health, and financial stability. Your team’s effort helps lift up the entire community.

Ready to Join the Fun?

Click above and register as a fundraiser, then join an existing team you’ve been invited to join or start your own team.

Not interested in pulling the plane? Find a team or individual and make a donation to help them reach their $2,000 goal

Get Started!

Gather your team, learn more about United Way’s impact, and start fundraising!

United Way would like to invite businesses and organizations to support the event through sponsorship. Sponsors will benefit from extensive media coverage, strong social media reach, and direct access to a diverse and influential audience. Sponsorship levels include:

Rope Sponsor ($5,000+) — Includes an exclusive banner displayed on the pulling rope, plus all Super Jet benefits.
Super Jet Sponsor ($2,500) — Premier logo placement on the event website, signage, and printed materials; media and social recognition; and automatic team qualification to pull the plane.
Propeller Sponsor ($1,000) — Secondary logo placement on event materials and website, along with media and social recognition.
Glider Sponsor ($500) — Name listing on event materials and website, plus media and social recognition.

By sponsoring or participating in the United Way CKB Plane Pull, individuals and organizations will be part of a dynamic, team-building experience that directly supports impactful programs and services in the community. This event is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of local pride, generosity, and the power of collective action.



For more information on sponsoring the CKB Plane Pull, reach out to:

Martin Howe, Executive Director

mhowe@unitedwayhdc.org