Torch Run Truck Convoy – Sunday, September 12th!
When people think about law enforcement members and truckers together, they usually have an image of a big rig pulled over on the side of the highway with an officer writing a ticket. On Sunday, September 12 th , that stereotypical image will change when members from the law enforcement community and truckers team-up to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Rhode Island with the Truck Convoy® fundraising event.
This incredible event will happen in 15 states across the United States and in 6 Canadian Provinces this year. Since its beginning in 2001, the truck convoy has united more than 25,000 truckers who have traveled thousands upon thousands of miles.
Here in Rhode Island over 50 trucks will begin their route on September 12nd at Travel Centers of America in West Greenwich with an Opening Ceremony at 8:45am with the Truck Convoy beginning at 9:00am.
The Truck Convoy will travel along Routes 95, 146 & 295 returning to the Travel Centers of America at approximately at 11:00am.
At the end of their journey, members of the community and Special Olympics athletes will be there to greet them and celebrate this incredible event taking place to benefit the over 4,000 athletes that participate in Special Olympics Rhode Island.