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| 2009
WLTC Pledge Sheet |
If you are unable to participate in this year’s
Truck Convoy, you can still show your support by making a tax-deductible
donation at: http://www.firstgiving.com/washingtontruckconvoy |
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| Who:
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Washington State Truckers
will drive their rigs in the convoy locally.
Local law enforcement will escort the convoy to the final destination
Over 6,500 Special Olympics Washington athletes benefit locally. |
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When: |
Saturday, September26, 2009 |
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| Facts: |
- Guinness Book of World Record Holders
- $100 to enter a truck includes a goody bag & lunch
- BBQ Celebration with prizes
- Local law enforcement will escort the convoy in police vehicles
and motorcycles
- Over $25,000 was raised in Washington State in 2008 Over 1,700
trucks and nearly $643,000 raised in 2008 nationally
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| Why:
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Special Olympics Washington athletes train in various
sports throughout the year. Their participation is free, so law enforcement
and the trucking industry are helping to continue to help provide
these sports opportunities to the athletes. |
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How to
get involved: |
- Trucking companies can choose from a variety of sponsorship
opportunities
- Trucking companies and truckers can register by completing the
registration
form.
- Trucking companies bid additional sponsorship funds to win the
spot of lead convoy truck.
- Spectators can line the route or attend the celebration event.
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Founder: |
The WLTC was founded by Corporal Norm Schniederhan special
project coordinator with the Orange County (Florida) Sheriff’s
Department. Inspired by the powerful impact Special Olympics had on
his life through his participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run®,
Schneiderhan combined his family’s involvement with the trucking
industry and his experience with Special Olympics to create this one-day
celebration. |
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| More
Information: |
- Sponsorship amounts are tax-deductible in accordance with applicable
laws
- Additional lunches can be purchased at registration for $5.00
each.
- Left over t-shirts can be purchased at the Final Destination
lunch celebration.
- Raffle tickets will be sold at the Final Destination for a chance
to win great prizes including the 5 gallon buckets filled with
items valued up to $1000!
- Interested in your company being the lead truck during
the Convoy? You may bid for this privileged position
the morning of the Convoy at the Tacoma Dome at 8AM.
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