Photos: Kenny G pulls with the Delta Jet Drag for charity

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Musician Kenny G participates in the Delta Jet Drag for the American Cancer Society

May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Kenny G holds one of his teammates Dede Pittman during the 8th annual Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Team members participate in the Delta Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Kenny G performs during the 8th annual Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Kenny G gets ready for a group photograph with firefighters from Atlanta Fire Department's Airport Division during the 8th annual Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Kenny G poses with participants during the 8th annual Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Kenny G gets ready for a group photograph during the 8th annual Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Kenny G arrives and surprises Delta flight attendant Jane Mitchell, who inspired Kenny to play on the flight, during the 8th annual Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Firefighters from Atlanta Fire Department's Airport Division participate in the Delta Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Kenny G battles with his Jet Drag team members, which is comprised of Diamond Medallion customers who are passion about Delta and the American Cancer Society, during the 8th annual Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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May 5, 2017 Atlanta - Kenny G holds one of his teammates Dede Pittman during the 8th annual Jet Drag on Friday, May 5, 2017. Teams, of no more than 20 people are timed as they compete for prizes as they pull a 167,000-pound pound Boeing 757 aircraft for about 20 feet. When the Delta Jet Drag began eight years ago, Robert Cisneros signed up to pull that 167,000 pound plane. At first, participating in the fundraiser was just a way to support friends, coworkers and loved ones battling cancer. Then, when his mother was diagnosed, that passion turned into something more. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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