Lift Auto Group Supports Hope Air at Haul for Hope

Three teams. One 67,000 lb. aircraft. A whole lot of 80s energy. 

When Haul for Hope 2026 took flight, Lift Auto Group teams from Vancouver, Kelowna and Calgary were ready to pull together, and they did it in true 80s style. 

Presented by WestJet, Haul for Hope is an annual fundraising event that challenges teams to pull a 67,000 lb. Dash 8 aircraft across the tarmac in a race against the clock. This year, as Hope Air celebrates 40 years since its founding in 1986, the competition got an 80s-inspired twist, with teams dressing the part and taking on the challenge to a soundtrack of iconic hits from the decade. 

Our Lift teams brought the costumes, the enthusiasm and some first-class pulling power to the tarmac. And when the music started, they didn’t miss a beat. 

The results? 

Lower Mainland: 44.29 seconds
Kelowna: 32.78 seconds
Calgary: 28.50 seconds 

But the biggest win happened off the clock. 

Together, Lift Auto Group raised $12,725 for Hope Air, supporting its mission to ensure Canadians living in remote, rural and underserved communities can access vital medical care. Since 1986, Hope Air has provided more than 230,000 free travel arrangements for patients and families across Canada. 

From the 80s-inspired outfits to the last note of the soundtrack, our teams brought plenty of energy, determination and teamwork to the runway, all for a cause that helps Canadians get where they need to go.