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News roundup, Oct. 3: Mother’s Day Convoy finds new home, I-40 closing this weekend near Flagstaff, Ariz.
The annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Convoy near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will now stage at the Manheim Auto Auction and travel to Mt. Joy and back. I-40 in both directions under the bridge at the Bellemont traffic interchange west of Flagstaff, Arizona, will be closed this weekend.
October 3, 2019
Business
Truckers raise $600,000 as part of annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Convoy
Drivers of 545 trucks raised the record amount, which was $100,000 more than the total brought in by last year’s event, according to a Make-A-Wish spokesperson.
June 27, 2019
Overdrive Radio
Remembering the inaugural Pennsylvania Make-a-Wish Mother's Day convoy
A special edition of Overdrive Radio looks way back into history to the first Make-A-Wish convoy to set off from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with former trucker George Ruelens, hauling for Ned Bard & Son at the time. This year's convoy sets off May 9.
May 24, 2019
Business
Estimated 650 truckers participate in annual Mother’s Day Convoy
Organizers estimate some 650 truckers turned out in a cold, all-day rain in Lancaster, Pennsylvania for the 26-mile convoy that has become one of the more unusual Mother’s Day traditions. While final numbers are not yet in, it’s believed they will have raised more than $500,000 for Make-A-Wish.
May 13, 2019
Business
Annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Convoy returns this weekend
The chapter looks to raise $500,000 this year with the event, which it achieved last year by raising $501,387 with 539 truck drivers participating in the convoy and fundraiser.Drivers who wish to participate in Sunday’s event can still register online with a minimum $100 donation.
May 6, 2019
Business
Annual Mother’s Day Convoy raises record $500K for Make-A-Wish
The 29th annual Mother's Day Convoy of 539 truckers helped raise $501,387 for the Make-A-Wish foundation to go towards granting wishes for 50 children.
June 21, 2018
Life
More than 500 truckers participate in annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Convoy
After 29 years, the Mother’s Day Truck Convoy continues to help Make-A-Wish of Philadelphia. This convoy means a lot to both the organization and the community.
May 16, 2018
Business
Annual Mother’s Day Convoy looks to raise $500,000 in 2018
If the chapter hits that goal, it would cover the cost of 50 of the 75 wishes the chapter will grant to children in 2018. The convoy will assemble in Lancaster, Pa.
February 28, 2018
Life
595-truck convoy turns out for annual Mother’s Day show benefiting Make-A-Wish
The day was expected to raise some $450,000 with the truckers themselves accounting for about $300,000 of that amount, according to Ben Lee, regional director for Make-A-Wish of Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley.
May 15, 2017
Life
Annual Make-A-Wish convoy just over two weeks away
The 28th annual Mother’s Day Convoy in Lancaster, Pa., is just over two weeks away. The annual event will take place on Sunday, May 14.
April 27, 2017
Life
Mother’s Day Convoy to benefit Make-A-Wish for 28th year
The 28th annual Mother’s Day Convoy in Lancaster, Pa., will take place Sunday, May 14. The event set a world record last year for largest truck convoy.
February 20, 2017
Life
Mother’s Day Convoy shatters world record with 590 trucks
A total of 590 trucks participated in the convoy, which raised money for Make-A-Wish for Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley. The previous Guinness World Record was 416 trucks in a convoy in 2004 in the Netherlands.
May 9, 2016
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