Special Olympics Convoy For Kids

[Scarab KV]

Nice Wayne, real nice.......


Give the Ho's a heads up next year in advance bud. Maybe we can help in some way.

This year was short notice for me, but already on for next year.

 

[HiZ]

That is great!
I want to ride along one time....................

 

[Scarab KV]

:driving:

So, you gonna be an ice trucker on a show???????:sifone:

Actually, that was brought up in conversation. Tim K expressed his intrest in going up there along with mine. Peterbilt sponsered Alex's appearance and my truck's entry, so we had an in from the start.
I guess when you own a large fleet of Pete's, certain doors open up for you.:sifone:

 

[ChiefApache]

I just saw this.

Wayne, this gave me goosebumps reading this!!! What a great thing for truckers to do, even better what this convoy brings in for donations!

Thank you for sharing your great pics.

 

[Scarab KV]

I just saw this.

Wayne, this gave me goosebumps reading this!!! What a great thing for truckers to do, even better what this convoy brings in for donations!

Thank you for sharing your great pics.

Thanks Barb. I still get a lump in my throat half way through the vid.

 

[Scarab KV]

Today I participated in the 5th annual Wisconsin Special Olympics Convoy For Kids. This was my first since going back on the road and I was extremely impressed by how well it was run. The thing that blew me away though, was the kids. This was to be their day, but as one driver put it...."They made us feel like Rock Stars" The turn out of people along the 53 mile route was awesome. Every where you looked, people were on roof tops, parked along frontage roads and standing on viaducts cheering on the trucks and their cause. It was nothing short of amazing. Alex Debogorski from "Ice Road Truckers" was a guest and also drove. Last years convoy involved 122 trucks and raised over $100,000 dollars. At the drivers meeting this morning, there were 138 pre-registered trucks and the late registration numbers weren't in yet. The total at the time of the meeting was at $80,000 and that didn't include the auction, raffle and late registrant figures yet. For example, the lead truck spot was bid up to $5,000. 2nd and 3rd spot were close to $2,000 each, etc. A table with Alex for lunch went for $180.

I will definitely be attending again next year. My only regret was due to a prior commitment, I had to Turn and Burn when we exited to the EAA grounds. I may have missed the Tailgate party, but left with an unforgettable experience.

I know this isn't boat related, but thought it worth sharing.

Here's a link to get a little more background on the event and a couple vids of past Convoys

http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/torch_convoy.asp