David Chan, a giant pumpkin grower from Canada, successfully crossed the U.S. border with his prized pumpkins for the Carpinito Brothers Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, winning first place with a 2,088-pound pumpkin and earning $10,000. With a passion for growing since the 1980s, Chan, who holds the Canadian record for heaviest pumpkin, has accrued over $60,000 in lifetime earnings, allowing him to plan a long-awaited vacation with his wife.
