Trucking for Wishes (TFW) raises over $30,000 at the Fergus Truck Show to make dreams come true for children with life threatening illnesses.
The Fergus Truck Show was a long weekend for the volunteers of Trucking for Wishes. They spent all there time securing $30,000
“I would like to thank everyone who attended the Fergus Truck Show and all of our sponsors. Without the generous support of the trucking industry this would have never been possible.” according to Aaron Lindsay, Event Coordinator.
Since 2007, Trucking for Wishes has raised over $75,000 for Make-A-Wish on behalf of the trucking industry. The goal of the Trucking for Wishes Program is two-fold; to generate as much money as possible for Make-A-Wish and also to showcase those in the trucking industry who are making a difference. “Trucking for Wishes allows the Trucking Industry and us to give back to children in our communities and also allows drivers to be proud of the company they work for when they are hauling the sponsor trailer across Canada,” said Bill Friesen, Driver Services Manager & Recruiting, Arnold Bros. Transport.
“A lot of money was raised this year through our charity draw where the prizes were bigger and better than ever.” Lindsay says. Prizes included a 42” Samsung Flat Screen TV, Napoleon Barbeque, Round Trip Airfare for two to any WestJet destination in Canada and more. So far the TV and BBQ have been claimed but the WestJet tickets are awaiting their winner. All draw ticket holders please check the website www.truckingforwishes.com to see if you are a winner.
New this year, Trucking for Wishes and NAL Insurance sponsored the Family Fun Zone at the Fergus Truck Show. The Family Fun
Zone was expanded to over 5 acres of space and was filled with amusement rides and fun family games brought in by Robertson Amusements. “This was a great attraction for kids. The family rides and games added a lot of excitement to the show.” said Wayne Billings, COO, Fergus Truck Show. A portion of the proceeds of the Family Fun Zone was donated to Make-A-Wish.
Also brand new this year, Kido TV will be filming all of the Trucking for Wishes major events. “The extra exposure on television will not only help Trucking for Wishes but it will also shed a positive light on the trucking industry as a whole.” Lindsay says.
worth of donations and sponsorships.