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Scarab KV
09-10-2010, 10:27 AM
Hey Everyone!!

I am participating again this year in the Wisconsin Special Olympics World's Largest Convoy on September 18th. The convoy raises money for Special Olympics Athletes. Last year was an awsome experience and looking forward to it again. The kids were an inspiration to all the drivers that participated. All the money donated goes toward a great cause and a great foundation!
If you would like to sponsor me, you can use this link and it will take you directly to my pledge page on the Special Olympics web site. Every little bit helps!!
Thanks, Wayne

http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/convoy/pledge.asp?id=113

Thread from last years convoy
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=10634

Video from past convoy
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Davidmnc
09-10-2010, 04:18 PM
And YES.......................Pengy is riding shot gun!!!!! So show the Ho love and pledge some bucks!!

Bobcat
09-10-2010, 04:35 PM
And it is a pretty awesome display of trucks !:driving:

Scarab KV
09-11-2010, 12:37 AM
Thanks David. Your quite the cheer leader lol

Scarab KV
09-11-2010, 03:14 PM
And it is a pretty awesome display of trucks !:driving:

Tried to get these two trucks in for the convoy.

One of the original KW's from BJ and the Bear

66189

Only known existing KW from Movin On

66190

The guy that owns both trucks is three hours west of us. I spoke with him a month ago about doing the convoy. He said he's always wanted to do it and if he could get away he would bring his dad along so they could bring both trucks. I made arrangements to keep the trucks at our yard and use the wash bays to spruce them up after the trip over from his place. Spoke to him yesterday and he said he had to pass this time around. They have a busy schedule this year and it was too hard to get away.

Scarab KV
09-12-2010, 02:19 PM
Only 6 days to go

Davidmnc
09-13-2010, 10:27 AM
COme on people, we have got to do better than this!!!

Pledges raised online
Donor Comments Date Pledge
David and Kim Marshall Ride Pengy Ride 9/10/2010 $25.00
Penguins are better when deep fried ...and a side of ketchup 9/10/2010 $25.00
Online pledges $50.00
Online fees & personal donations $0.00
Offline donations $100.00
Total raised $150.00

Scarab KV
09-17-2010, 11:15 AM
We roll in 24 hrs for Special Olympics Convoy. Convoy starts at 9:30 from Pioneer plaza in Richfield and roll into the EAA grounds in Oshkosh about 11:00. The event is open to the public to view the trucks and greet the kids. If anyone's around Oshkosh tomorrow, stop down.
If you would like to sponsor me, you can do it through the link below. Use the bold link.
Sure could use some help :)

http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/convoy/pledge.asp?id=113

BBB725
09-17-2010, 11:46 AM
$200 dollars so far, I'll jump start it again and pledge $200:USA:

Scarab KV
09-17-2010, 03:40 PM
$200 dollars so far, I'll jump start it again and pledge $200:USA:

Wow, thank you Brooks.
Where are you?

BBB725
09-17-2010, 03:44 PM
Wow, thank you Brooks.
Where are you?

Oshkosh, big picture day tomorrow for the girls and their horses

Scarab KV
09-17-2010, 03:47 PM
Oshkosh, big picture day tomorrow for the girls and their horses

Was try'n to get hold of you. Stop over tomorrow if you get some free time.

BBB725
09-17-2010, 03:51 PM
10-4 good buddy

Scarab KV
09-17-2010, 03:55 PM
10-4 good buddy

lol...guess it goes with the theme.
Back to polishing

BBB725
09-22-2010, 02:02 PM
Just talked to Wayne total was 120 trucks and $83,000 raised for Special Olympics, way to go Wayne!

Davidmnc
09-22-2010, 02:06 PM
:hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray:

Scarab KV
10-01-2010, 05:34 PM
Just talked to Wayne total was 120 trucks and $83,000 raised for Special Olympics, way to go Wayne!

Thanks Brooks, but I was just a small part of it all.

Scarab KV
10-01-2010, 05:53 PM
Sorry I didn't get an update on here earlier. I wanted to get an album put together on FB to link here.
As Brooks stated, we had 120 trucks this year and raised $83,000 as of the day of the convoy. Was down a bit from last year, but considering the economy I think the numbers were still pretty respectable for a one day event.
I want to thank every one who sponsored me. It's your support that makes a difference in the athletes lives.
Here's a few pics from the convoy and the link to the photo album on FB

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20799&id=100000405553683&saved#!/album.php?aid=29856&id=100000405553683

Bobcat
10-01-2010, 06:34 PM
Outstanding job Wayne !:hurray:

Scarab KV
10-01-2010, 06:52 PM
Outstanding job Wayne !:hurray:

Thanks Bobster. I'm a newbie compared to some of the guys involved. The athletes are amazing. At lunch we sat with a guy that works as a cook 30 hrs a week and trains about the same amount of time for the events that he competes in and volunteers with the other kids. Ya can't help but walk away feeling a little humbled after spending some time with them.