Truck convoy from Sears Centre to benefit Special Olympics

The fourth annual Sears Centre Truck Convoy will depart Saturday, Aug. 25, to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.

Hosted by the Hoffman Estates and Buffalo Grove police departments, the event is a unique partnership between law enforcement and truckers to raise funds for Special Olympics so athletes can continue to train in year-round sports activities.

Registration kicks off at 8 a.m. at 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway in Hoffman Estates, and the convoy starts at 10 a.m.

Law enforcement officers will escort the convoy approximately 30 miles to and from the intersection of Interstate 90 and Route 47 before returning to the Sears Centre Arena.

Special Olympics athletes and families, the community, companies and law enforcement agencies will welcome the truckers as they return for lunch and a celebration.