Standard Bank claimed victory at Citywing’s charity Plane Pull event this weekend, held at its hangar in Ronaldsway on Sunday 19th July. Nine teams took part in total, raising funds for Manx Breast Cancer Support Group to help the charity achieve its goal of creating a dedicated breast care unit for the Isle of Man,
The entrants flexing their muscles were Manx Telecom 'A' and 'B' teams, Castletown Ale Drinkers’ Society ‘A' and 'B' teams, Standard Bank, 4 Hire Co., Taylor Made Fitness Girls, Manx Breast Cancer Support Group and Warehouse Fitness.
The winners were Standard Bank, who completed the 34-yard course in a time of 15.72 seconds, while Castletown Ale Drinkers’ Society ‘B’ team took second place and Warehouse Fitness came in third. Manx Breast Cancer Support Group also awarded Taylor Made Fitness Girls with a special prize for being the Most Fun Team.
David Buck, Managing Director at Citywing, said: ‘We had a fantastic time at the Plane Pull, and hope that all the competitors did too! It is brilliant that so many local businesses and societies are eager to be involved with our charity fundraising events, and congratulations must go to everyone who took part – especially Standard Bank who took home the trophy for first place. It has been a privilege to collaborate with Manx Breast Cancer Support Group on this event, and we hope this event highlights the vital services that the charity provides.’
Denise Bridson at Manx Breast Cancer Support Group added: ‘We are very grateful to Citywing for putting on this event on behalf of our charity, and to our behind the scene supporters. We would like to thank Castletown Ale Drinkers’ Society, Manx Tea and Coffee for their sponsorship of the hot drinks, Jack Frost for supplementing the breakfast baps and Bill Liddell for taking photographs of the event.
‘It was brilliant to see all of the competitors and spectators having so much fun on the day, and we are hugely appreciative of all the teams’ fundraising efforts, which will be a great help in reaching our goal of raising ?1.5million to build a dedicated breast care unit for the Island, facilitated by Nobles Hospital management.
