Change is afoot for a fundraising event popular with truckers.
The 36th Annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy, has a new date: May 10, the Saturday before the Mother's Day holiday. Organizers said the change will help improve attendance, enhance volunteer availability, and encourage more participation from drivers and Wish families.
While the event will still take place during Mother’s Day weekend, this shift allows families to enjoy both the convoy and their Mother’s Day celebrations without conflict, according to a statement from Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.
The convoy is a primary fundraising activity for Make-A-Wish, which grants wishes to local children battling critical. illnesses. It's open to trucks with a gross vehicle weight of t least 26,001 pounds. Others truck can participate and will be placed at the end of the convoy. See more details for drivers here.
This change also comes at the recommendation of the event's safety committee, which wanted to ensure there is adequate support and safety measures in place throughout the day. Organizers said they confident the change will continue to make this community tradition even more successful, while keeping safety as the top priority.
The event is held at the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction. This popular Lancaster County tradition brings together wish families, truck drivers, and community members to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.
The event raises critical funds to grant life-changing wishes to local children battling critical illnesses, ensuring that each wish brings hope and joy to families in the Susquehanna Valley.
Truck parking and in-person driver registration: is from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 10. The convoy departs at 1:30 p.m. and the family entertainment and other activities are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 26-mile convoy will travel through Lancaster County, with many trucks carrying wish kids along the route. New. this year is a quiet viewing experience: Those who want to enjoy the convoy in a quieter setting can head to Cloverleaf Road. This stretch of road provides a peaceful experience where no trucks make noise, but spectators can still wave as the trucks and wish kids pass by.
Online driver registration is now open; drivers and businesses can sign up until the day of the event.
Family-friendly activities, including carnival games, entertainment, food trucks, basket raffles, and an online auction. Parking and admission are free for those attending the Family Fest.
Volunteer registration is also open. Various roles are available to ensure the event runs smoothly. Volunteers are needed to support activities and provide assistance throughout the day. Sign up here.
For more information or to register as a driver or volunteer, visit www.wishconvoy.org
