Are you strong enough to take on the metal giant? Have you ever wanted to test your strength to pull an airplane? On Saturday, April 22, 2017, you can have a chance when Republic Airline sponsors the 7th annual “Pulling for Wishes” Plane Pull in memory of Tyler Frenzel of Carmel, Indiana.
Sick children often inspire others. Tyler Frenzel was no different. On December 20, 2002, when Tyler was 7 ½ years old, he was diagnosed with Leukemia. From the day of his diagnosis, Tyler handled his challenge with courage, grace and strength. To Tyler, cancer was not a devastating death sentence, just a stumbling block along the road of his life.
Tyler initially responded well to treatment, achieving remission within the first month, and he even returned to his favorite sports of soccer and baseball. Following his “wish trip” to Disney World in January 2004, however, the cancer returned, forcing more grueling chemotherapy and an unsuccessful bone marrow transplant. On December 11, 2004, at just 9 ½ years old, Tyler lost his battle with Leukemia.
Throughout his illness, Tyler kept his faith and hope alive. When people would donate money to Tyler, he would turn around and give it back to help others, like Scott Rolen’s E5 Foundation, the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and St. Elizabeth Seton Church. Since his death, the Frenzel family has continued Tyler’s legacy of giving back through events honoring Tyler, and now through the “Pulling for Wishes” Plane Pull event.
Teams of 10 people (at least three women per team) will compete to be the fastest team to pull a twin-engine jet 15 feet. Raise a minimum of $500 and register a team for this fun event today.
In the evening on April 22, Prime 47 Carmel will host the “Pulling for Wishes” Plane Pull Gala, an exclusive tent experience event featuring comedian/impressionist Frank Caliendo.
All proceeds from both events will benefit the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, an organization that grants wishes to Indiana children with life-threatening illnesses, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent and Riley Children’s Foundation. For more information, visit www.rjet.com or contact: jbenner@indywish.org.