2008 Convoy set for Saturday, 20 September • 2008 Locations & Contacts The World's Largest Truck Convoy is a one-day celebration that helps raise money for Special Olympics. This year's Truck Convoy, a project of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, will take place on Saturday, 20 September 2008. The 2007 World's Largest Truck Convoy was a huge success. More than 2,000 trucks participated, raising more than US$698,000 for Special Olympics Programs. That represents an increase of more than 22 percent over 2006's fundraising total. To encourage truckers to go above and beyond the fundraising minimum, we are offering two great incentive items this year. Click on the following link to find out more... 2008 Incentive Items [Word 1.2M] How can I participate in the Truck Convoy? In Wisconsin, the 2006 Truck Convoy was led by law enforcement escorts to the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh for a celebration party recognizing participating truckers for the support they give Special Olympics. This one-day celebration of the trucking industry — scheduled for 20 September 2008 — helps raise money for Special Olympics. To participate, truckers simply donate a $100 entry fee (general registration info), send a completed registration form to their local Special Olympics Convoy contact, meet at a staging location and then convoy to a predetermined destination, such as a raceway, fairgrounds or truck stop. At that destination they're welcomed by Special Olympics athletes, families, friends, colleagues, law enforcement officers, the Special Olympics community, and the organizations, companies and agencies that make up the trucking industry. An enthusiastic and appreciative crowd of Special Olympics athletes and supporters cheer for Convoy participants. Click here for information on becoming a sponsor of the Truck Convoy. A celebration — a picnic, barbeque, awards ceremony, etc. — is held at the destination to recognize participating truckers and the support of the trucking industry. Inspired by the powerful impact Special Olympics has had on his life through his participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run®, and combined with his family's involvement with the trucking industry, Norm Schneiderhan, a Corporal with the Orange County (Florida) Sheriff's Department, created World's Largest Truck Convoy. Participants in Manitoba (Canada) proudly display the lead truck. Lead Truck If you wish to have your company's truck be the lead truck in the World's Largest Truck Convoy for a particular state or provincial event, you may bid for this privileged position. Bidding information and deadlines can be found in the registration packets for each event. Check the Locations & Contacts page for 2008 registration packets, coming soon. Contact your local Truck Convoy representative for complete information on topics such as: start and stop locations; times event schedules and programs route maps and information World's Largest Truck Convoy merchandise. If possible, questions should be directed to the appropriate local contact representative to obtain the most specific information. General questions may be sent to Anna Berke, Law Enforcement Torch Run Specialist, Special Olympics, +1 (202) 824-0268 or aberke@specialolympics.org.