Organizers of Indiana convoy to benefit Make-A-Wish hope to surpass 2022’s donation total

Truckers in the Hoosier State are putting together a convoy for a great cause.

Now entering its second year, the Southern Indiana Truck Convoy is planned for Aug. 5 at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood, Ind.

Registration for the event is now open and all types of trucks are encouraged to join. The price to join the convoy is $50 per truck, with an auction being held to buy the chance for your truck to drive in the first, second, third or caboose positions. The winners of those auctions will be given a special banner to place on their trucks during the eveny. Additionally, the winner of the first place position will have their truck featured on the convoy’s website, flyers and Facebook page.

In 2022, the event raised $17,000 for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Alfred Sellers, convoy president, tells Land Line that this year’s fundraising goal is to simply beat what they did last year. He says that truckers will be the key to achieving that goal.

“The drivers are by far the most important part of the convoy,” Sellers told Land Line. “Without them, there is no convoy, there’s nothing for people to sponsor. Drivers are the heart of our convoy!”

On top of raising money for a great cause, drivers could also walk away with some bragging rights. Trophies will be awarded to convoy participants for the following categories:

• Oldest truck
• Oldest working truck
• Driver who traveled farthest to participate
• Most trucks from one company
• Drivers’ choice

The inaugural event saw 52 trucks join the convoy. Sellers says they hope to have at least 75 trucks traveling along the 27-mile route through Southern Indiana.

In addition to the convoy, there will also be live music, food trucks and a silent auction. There also will be plenty of free fun for the kids, with games, bubbles, face-painting and a touch-a-truck experience.

Katie Ferrell is the director of marketing and communications for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. She says that events like the upcoming convoy have a big impact on turning wishes into reality.

“Right now, more than 60 children with critical illnesses in southern Indiana are waiting for their life-changing wishes to come true,” Ferrell told Land Line. “That’s why events like the Southern Indiana Truck Convoy are so important. All the money we raise helps us make a difference for children and families right here in our community. We’re so grateful for the support!”

You can find out more information about the event, donate to it, or register your truck here. LL

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