MONTGOMERY- The United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region’s Pull the Tank event was a resounding success on June 15th, exceeding expectations and raising over $65,000 for Mission United, a program dedicated to supporting veterans and military families in the community.
Teams of 20, including local businesses and a dedicated veterans’ team, battled it out to pull a massive World War II Sherman Tank and flatbed weighing over 120,000 pounds across a 50-foot course. The competition was fierce, but the spirit of camaraderie prevailed as participants cheered each other on. The winning team, Hannaford Supermarkets, clocked an impressive 17.88 seconds!
The sunny skies at Orange County Airport provided the perfect backdrop for a day of community fun. Over 240 participants across 13 teams enjoyed: Warm-up exercises to get ready for the challenge, exciting raffle prizes, a dedicated children’s area with games and face painting and food and refreshments.
“We’re thrilled with the turnout and the incredible amount raised,” said Jeannie Montano, President & CEO of United Way. “This event truly embodies our community’s spirit of coming together to support those who served.”
The United Way extends its deepest gratitude to the numerous sponsors who made the event possible, as well as the 50 volunteers who played a vital role in its success. Sponsors included: Acorn Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Kevin Cleary and Holly Wahlberg, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Bill and Candy Davies, EC Media Group, Galleria at Crystal Run, IBM, iHeart Radio, Hotaling Property and Casualty LLC, Hudson River Truck and Trailer, Key Bank, Town of Montgomery Ambulance, M&T Bank, Jim Monroney’s Harley Davidson, Pamal Broadcasting, RBT CPAs, LLP, Pratt & Whitney Advanced Coating Technologies, Resorts World, TD Bank, Ulster Savings Bank, Wall Radio, WGHT and WTBQ. A special thank you goes to the Orange County Airport, Bud Walker, BTM, and Minuteman Press-Red Hook for their additional support.
Every dollar raised will provide veterans with essential services such as housing assistance, legal support, mental health treatment, and basic necessities.
