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Western teams pull together to tackle poverty in our community
United Way Elgin Middlesex hosts second annual Plane Pull fundraiser
Western teams pull together to tackle poverty in our community
United Way Elgin Middlesex hosts second annual Plane Pull fundraiser
Western teams pull together to tackle poverty in our community
United Way Elgin Middlesex hosts second annual Plane Pull fundraiser
Communications Staff
The tarmac of the London International Airport was transformed into a test of strength, teamwork and community spirit as teams raced to pull giant airplanes 50 feet in support of United Way Elgin Middlesex (UWEM).
The second annual event saw teams from Western join dozens of other teams from companies and organizations across the city, raising money to help tackle poverty in our community.
Bright skies and sunshine matched the mood of participants for the event which last year raised more than $50,000 in support of UWEM.
Students from Western’s Commercial Aviation Management (CAM) program played a key role as lead volunteers corralling teams, guiding them on and off the runway and answering questions about the event and about Western’s aviation program.
Western is a founding partner and sponsor of the Plane Pull — Jackie Book, Director of CAM played an instrumental role in connecting the right people and organization last year to make the inaugural event possible.
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Students from Western's Commercial Aviation Management program played an integral role in the event, serving as volunteers.
CAM students pull a FlightExec jet 50 feet across the London International Airport tarmac.
(L to R) Plane Pull volunteer, Mike Worden, with Maly Bun-Lebert, Manager of Administration and Finance, Western Research.
Members of the Mustang Muscle team pose in front of the Air Canada plane they pulled. The team was made up of Western Special Constables and staff from Western International, and Student Experience.
Members of the Mustang Muscle team pull an Air Canada plane 50 feet across the tarmac.
(L to R) Chris McInnis, Director (Marketing and Communications), United Way Elgin Middlesex with FlightExec pilot and Western Commercial Aviation Management 2024 graduate, Connor Erb.
Team members from Western Research pose in front of the Air Canada plane they pulled.
The Western Research plane pull team pulls an Air Canada plane 50 feet across the tarmac.
(L to R) Faith Morrison, Manager (Philanthropy), United Way Elgin Middlesex with Leslie Gloor Duncan, Associate Director (Transition, Leadership and Enrichment), Western Student Experience.
The Mustang Muscle team members join hands in a cheer before participating in the Plane Pull.
Western Commercial Aviation Management students worked alongside Chris McInnish (holding megaphone) from United Way Elgin Middlesex.
Western Special Constables joined London Police and London Fire in supporting the Plane Pull.
Western Special Constables joined London Police and London Fire in supporting the Plane Pull.
Western Commercial Aviation Management (CAM) students had a booth set up to answer questions about the Plane Pull and provide information about the CAM program.