The Hope Air Haul for Hope saw teams pull a 30,000 kilogram fire truck 75 metres. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentEver wonder how fast you could move a 30,000 kilogram vehicle with just people power?THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentWell twelve teams of ambitious fundraisers got the chance to challenge each other by pulling a St. John’s International Airport fire truck 75 metres during the Hope Air Haul for Hope event Friday Sep. 12, 2025.Article contentArticle contentThe teams of 10 to 12 people faced off on the Torbay side of the airport by hauling the large truck with a rope attached to the front as other teams and supporters cheered them on.Article contentHope Air says the event is a ‘symbolic nod to the enormous obstacles many patients face accessing care’ and supports more than 600 patients and their caregivers from the province of Newfoundland and Labrador who rely on Hope Air for free flights and accommodations to reach life-saving treatment each year.Article contentOrganizers say they were on track to raise about $35,000 to support the Hope Air organization.Article contentArticle contentThe Hope Air Haul for Hope fire truck pull took place Friday Sep. 12, 2025 at St. John’s International Airport and raised about $35,000 for the organization. pic.twitter.com/U76SGLhnlK— Keith Gosse (@TelyPhotoGosse) September 13, 2025Article content The Hope Air Haul for Hope saw teams pull a 30,000 kilogram fire truck 75 metres. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content The Hope Air Haul for Hope saw teams pull a 30,000 kilogram fire truck 75 metres. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content The Hope Air Haul for Hope saw teams pull a 30,000 kilogram fire truck 75 metres. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content The Hope Air Haul for Hope saw teams pull a 30,000 kilogram fire truck 75 metres. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentArticle content
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