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Paradise Valley PD to 'Pull for a Purpose' at 2026 Plane Pull

PVPD will join teams on Nov. 7, 2026 at Goodyear Airport to pull a 125,000‑lb 737 for 20 feet to raise funds for Special Olympics Arizona; teams must raise at least $1,000 to compete.

Published Aug 31, 2026, 10:54 AM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

The Paradise Valley Police Department is participating in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull on November 7 at Goodyear Airport to support Special Olympics Arizona. Teams of up to 25 people — each joined by a Special Olympics athlete as an Honorary Co‑Pilot — will pull a 125,000‑pound, 737‑sized aircraft 20 feet; teams must raise at least $1,000 (about $40 per person) to enter. Donations and team sign-ups are being collected through the event's GoFundMe page.