World’s Largest Truck Convoy Rolls Out

Trucks line up for SOTX athletes on November 14, 2009

For Immediate Release: October 21, 2009

HOUSTON – On Saturday, November 14 join the compassionate army of truck drivers as law enforcement escorts the World's Largest Truck Convoy across the highways and byways to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes and change attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities.  The 5th annual Houston Truck Convoy will be held at the Sam Houston Race Park from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. where trucks will line up to show their support for SOTX athletes.

Truck Convoy Route Departs from Sam Houston Race Park:
Exit Gate 6 onto Fallbrook Drive, left on Fallbrook, left on Fairbanks, right on Sam Houston Tollway, left onto 249, 249 to North Point Boulevard,  U-turn at North Point, return to Sam Houston Race Park from 249, right on Sam Houston Tollway, left on Gessner, left on Fallbrook and a right into Gate 6 to where the convoy began.

History of the World's Largest Truck Convoy
Inspired by the powerful impact Special Olympics had on his life through his participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run®, combined with his family's involvement with the trucking industry, Norm Schneiderhan, a Corporal with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, created the Truck Convoy, a one day celebration of the trucking industry to help raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics.

About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and competition for 27,610 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Lone Star State.  For more information, call 1.800.876.JOIN or visit www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Bottling Companies of Texas, ConocoPhillips, Food Town and H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust
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Olivia Newman
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
800.876.5646 ext. 2925