CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Law enforcement and truck drivers will team up for the Truck Convoy to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Wyoming athletes on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Wyoming Department of Transportation yard at 5300 Bishop Blvd. will be lined with trucks as they convoy through Cheyenne to celebrate their support of Special Olympics Wyoming athletes.
Last year’s convoy featured 66 trucks spanning 4.5 miles. This year, Special Olympics Wyoming athletes and Wyoming law enforcement aim for 100 big rigs to spread the message of inclusion and acceptance, according to a press release by Special Olympics Wyoming.
The public is welcome to cheer on the truckers anywhere safely along the route. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the truck convoy starts at 10:30 a.m.
The convoy route will start at the WYDOT yard and proceed to Interstate 25 North. From there, it will continue on I-25 North to Exit 16 (Horse Creek). After exiting at Exit 16, the convoy will turn right to Iron Mountain and head south on WY 219 (Yellowstone Road). The route will then go east on WY 212 (Four Mile Road), west on Storey Boulevard and south again on WY 219 (Yellowstone Road). Finally, the convoy will travel west on Central Avenue and head south back to the WYDOT lot.
This international event is a unique partnership between law enforcement and truck drivers to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics, enabling athletes to continue training and competing in year-round sports activities.
Officers involved in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics have made the Truck Convoy one of their signature annual events.
The Truck Convoy to support Special Olympics Wyoming began in 2005 as part of an international promotion and partnership between law enforcement and the trucking community. More than $98,000 has been raised to support Special Olympics Wyoming.
Trucking companies and truck drivers can participate in person or virtually by registering before the event. For more information and to download a registration form, visit Special Olympics Wyoming’s website. The minimum donation to participate in the Special Olympics convoy is $125 per truck.
The public is invited to support the event at the WYDOT yard at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is the movement’s largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. At its most basic level, the Torch Run is a running event in which officers and athletes carry the Flame of Hope to the Opening Ceremonies of local Special Olympics competitions and State and National Games, according to the press release.
Annually, more than 90,000 dedicated, compassionate volunteer law enforcement officers participate in the Torch Run throughout 44 countries, 12 Canadian provinces and 50 U.S. states, raising more than $56 million for Special Olympics programs globally and over $1 billion since its inception in 1981.
About Special Olympics Wyoming
Special Olympics Wyoming is a nonprofit organization providing year-round sports training, athletic competition and other related programs to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization offers opportunities for participants to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship.
Special Olympics Wyoming changes lives by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all and fostering communities of understanding and respect.
