Breakthrough T1D Northeast New York | Tarmac Tug for T1D 2026

Harness Your Strength. Move the Mission.

Join us for the Tarmac Tug for T1D on Tuesday, June 2nd at The Hangar at 743 for a high-energy fundraising challenge where teamwork, strength, and purpose come together to move something big!

Teams of 5 will compete to pull a plane 10ft across the tarmac, all in support of Breakthrough T1D and our mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications.

Whether you’re pulling the plane, cheering from the sidelines, or backing a team, you’ll be part of a powerful movement driving breakthroughs forward. Gather your team, rally your community, and get ready to tug for a future free from T1D.

How to Participate

To take part in the plane pull, each team must raise a minimum of $1,000. Teams can do this by securing a company to sponsor them, each person donating $200, fundraise by asking friends and family for support, or any combination of the above. There will be prizes for the team that raises the most money!

Learn more about our sponsorship levels and fundraising teams below.