What a (jet) DRAG

Earlier this week I made my way out to the airport where I so often find myself but didn’t board a plane for a quick trip into the sky. Instead I kept my feet planted firmly on the ground and did my part to drag a Boeing 757 at Tech Ops in the name of cancer research.

Teams of Delta employees, family +friends, and cancer survivors had arrived from around the country to Atlanta for the 5^th annual Jet Drag competition. 

My mother, the event planner of all things FUN had the team to beat. “Hope on a Rope” had won the last place trophy three years running and weren’t about to be stopped now!

Groups of executives, ramp rats, or those extra cute little “Hope on a Rope” flight attendants pulled the jet 20 feet out of the hangar in a race of speed. Groups cheered, dressed up in matching outfits, and enjoyed grits, bar-b-que, and a live band all afternoon.

 The event had an amazing turnout and raised $1.3 million dollar for the American Cancer Society. I am so proud of my mother, her hard-work, and all of the teams that participated. The fastest time was a male group from Salt Lake City that pulled in an impressive 8.15 seconds.

We never stood a chance...

We will be doing it again next year so if you have any interest in jet draggin' for a good cause - let me know!