(La Porte, IN) - Teams for pulling a fire truck are sought for an upcoming fund raiser in La Porte for the Special Olympics.

 

The third annual Fire Truck Pull outside Walmart is scheduled Saturday beginning at 11 a.m.  The cost is $35 per person or $350 per team.

 

Event Coordinator Morgan Eggleston said teams must consist of 10 members, who each have to sign a code of conduct.  Participants must be at least 18 years old and wear closed toe shoes.

 

La Porte County Coordinator for the Special Olympics, Becky Hardesty, said proceeds will go toward the purchase of sports equipment.

 

“We’re starting new sports such as golf and we’re looking at softball so we need equipment for those and also uniforms,” she said.

 

To sign up, people can go to specialolympicslaportecounty@gmail.com.

 

People can also register prior to the event starting at 10:30 a.m.  Questions can be directed to Eggleston at (219) 851-9360.