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American Cancer Society Jet Drag with Delta Airlines

Last month I had the privilege of working with Delta and an amazing team of people to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS)! The 2025 Delta Jet Drag once again showcased the incredible synergy between Delta Air Lines and the American Cancer Society (ACS), uniting thousands in a spirited effort to combat cancer. Held on April 25 at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the event marked its over 15 years of record-breaking enthusiasm and fundraising.

This year, teams of 25 Delta employees each took on the formidable challenge of pulling a 255,000-pound Boeing 757 a distance of 25 feet. The competition wasn’t just about strength; it symbolized the collective determination to move the needle in cancer research and support. Notably, the event raised over $1.4 million for ACS, underscoring the profound impact of corporate-community collaboration.

The Delta SkyMiles Life team made a significant impact at the 2025 Jet Drag event, demonstrating the power of community and determination in the fight against cancer. Comprising 25 dedicated Delta employees, the team participated in the annual fundraiser at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where teams compete to pull a 255,000-pound Boeing 757 aircraft 25 feet in the shortest time.

I was a member of the amazing SkyMiles Life team, we not only showcased our strength but also our commitment to the cause. We achieved an impressive pull time of 10.5 seconds, securing second place in the Corporate Division. Beyond our athletic feat, the team raised an outstanding $47,000 for the American Cancer Society, contributing to the event’s total fundraising of over $1.4 million.

Cinco de Mayo – May 5th

I like many others misunderstood this holiday. Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, is a vibrant cultural celebration often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day. In reality, it commemorates the unlikely victory of the Mexican army over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

The historical backdrop is key: in the 1860s, Mexico was financially struggling and had defaulted on debts to European powers. France, under Napoleon III, sought to expand its empire by invading Mexico. On May 5, 1862, a poorly equipped Mexican army, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, defeated the French forces at Puebla. Although the victory was more symbolic than strategic—France later succeeded in occupying Mexico—it became a powerful symbol of Mexican resistance and unity.

Today, Cinco de Mayo is more widely celebrated in the United States than in Mexico. In Mexico, it’s mostly observed in the state of Puebla with military parades and reenactments. In the U.S., however, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a broader celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, especially in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder of resilience against great odds. It’s not about margaritas or commercialized parties, but about cultural pride, historical reflection, and honoring the spirit of a people who stood their ground. This is what we should be celebrating. In the United States we have so many people who are uneducated and don’t understand how basic functions of our government work. All of this is made worse by our current president who I did NOT vote for!

Since today is Cinco de Mayo, take a moment to look beyond the festivities and reflect on the courage and perseverance behind the date. Whether through music, food, or history, it’s a meaningful opportunity to celebrate Mexican identity and the enduring values of freedom and resistance.

Warner Brothers Studio Lot Tour

The Warner Brothers Studio Lot Tour was our Sunday activity in Los Angeles and the best part was going on the active sound stage of the TV series All American! WOW! I still can’t get over how much fun that really was.

It starts out when you are in the parking garage and they tell you to follow the elevator to the Looney Tunes! Bugs Bunny and Tweedy were always my favorites and guess who was waiting for me? After we checked in we were told we could make our way over to the entrance at our own pace even though our tickets were timed when we bought them. They have their own Starbucks and encourage you to bring drinks on the tour itself. First you are led into a room with various pieces of memorabilia that you can read at your own pace. Then they ask you your group size and you are brought into different areas for a short film and to meet your tour guide for the day. You are then led outside to a waiting extended safari type golf cart. This is the part where I was so happy to see how clean they keep the lot and all of the areas we saw. It was very much like being in a Disney Park or inside of a working television show filming. Everything everywhere you looked, it was perfect.

They took us to the first set of buildings and then told us to look at all of the buildings exteriors. None of them have the traditional address numbers or even a company name on the outside. There was only 1 building that had anything on the outside. A very no muss no fuss, Warner Brothers Television. We were driven around on these electric carts and it seems like most of the carts driven around the lot are electric as well. Some areas look like you just walked into that town. Stars Hollow looks just like they left yesterday. I know Gilmore Girls is a very famous show, but I think the most famous show to film on that lot is Friends. You can even take a photo with the original fountain from the opening scenes.

They have an inside area that you can take photos with Friends and Big Bang Theory memorabilia as well as a cafe set up like Central Perk. None of these activities are timed and you can stay there as long as you like, once you are done you are able to move onto the next set up. The only thing that is timed is your actual tour with the guide. When you book your tickets, you have lots of options to choose from. Just in case you were wondering, we did the standard studio tour for $73 each.