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Teams Unite to Pull a 62-Ton Jetliner in Support of Special Olympics
Key Details from the 2026 Event
- The Challenge: Teams of 25 participants work together to pull a massive 62-ton commercial jetliner (approximately 124,000 to 157,000 pounds) a distance of 10 to 12 feet across the tarmac as quickly as possible.
- Kaiser Permanente Involvement: Kaiser Permanente fields multiple dedicated employee teams, such as KP Spirit, through its longstanding partnership as an official health and support partner for Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC).
- Fundraising Impact: The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull event in Long Beach raised nearly $268,000, approaching its $275,000 goal, to fund free, year-round sports training, health screenings, and competition programs.
About the Author
Eileena Monique Zepeda
Contract Management & Consulting, Kaiser Permanente
Eileena Zepeda is an accomplished healthcare contracting professional with 30+ years of experience in Southern California supporting health plans and medical groups. Currently serving as Business Consultant at Kaiser Permanente's SCPMG, she specializes in provider negotiations, credentialing, and contract management. Her career spans private practice and IPA environments, with expertise in network development,…
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