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Think you have what it takes to tug a 164-ton plane?
Come and show us what you’ve got!

Gather your family, friends and colleagues, chose a theme and build your dream team for the fourth annual UPS Americas Tug-A-Plane.

Teams of 12 will compete for the fastest time getting a B-757 to the finish line – 42 feet down the runway. The team with the fastest time wins! A special award for the team that comes up with the most creative theme.

There will be family fun, food and games for the kids. Enjoy the day while raising funds and awareness for United Way’s work in education, financial stability and health.

Registration information

Deadline is Wednesday, March 28 by 3 pm.

Team Registration: $500 for 12-person team ($41 per person)
Become a Sponsor – options available below.

Sponsorship information

Publicity/Marketing benefits

  • Recognition as Aviator sponsor within promotional materials associated with the event; including local media and social media promotions
  • Listing as Aviator sponsor on invitation emails to 5,000+ recipients
  • Logo recognition as Aviator sponsor in United Way of Miami-Dade website, including a link bringing our visitors directly to your website
  • Recognition as Aviator sponsor in United Way-related social media outlets targeting over 20,000 followers

Networking/Business Development benefits

  • Special mention during event day announcements on stage and on UWMD social media platforms
  • Opportunity to have one 20×20 tent and display at event site for team members and promotional materials for public
  • Welcome message from executive on stage at event
  • Plane Pull registration for three teams, up to 36 registrants total
Publicity/Marketing benefits

  • Recognition as Wingspan sponsor within promotional materials associated with the event; including local media and social media promotions
  • Listing as Wingspan sponsor on invitation emails to 5,000+ recipients
  • Logo recognition as Wingspan sponsor in United Way of Miami-Dade website, including a link bringing our visitors directly to your website
  • Recognition as Wingspan sponsor in United Way-related social media outlets targeting over 20,000 followers

Networking/Business Development benefits

  • Opportunity to have one 20×10 tent and display at event site for team members and promotional materials for public
  • Plane Pull registration for two teams, up to 24 registrants total

Publicity/Marketing benefits

  • Recognition as Runway sponsor within promotional materials associated with the event
  • Listing as Runway sponsor on invitation emails to 5,000+ recipients
  • Logo recognition as Runway sponsor in United Way of Miami-Dade website, including a link bringing our visitors directly to your website

Networking/Business Development benefits

  • Opportunity to have a 10×10 tent and table display at event site for team members
  • Plane Pull registration for one team, up to 12 registrants total
  • VIP Participant Tent Sponsor $500
    • Holding area for all participants
    • Refreshments
  • Kids Area Sponsor $500
    • Bounce houses
    • Popcorn and cotton candy machines
    • Hialeah Fire Department engine
    • UPS box truck
  • Plane Pull registration for one team, up to 12 registrants total

For more information, contact Robert Fonseca at fonsecar@unitedwaymiami.org or at (305) 646-7007.

 

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