Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley held a celebratory event at the Lancaster Barnstormers' stadium to celebrate the success of the 2022 Mother's Day Truck Convoy. The Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy fundraising campaign and event raised $543,875. The funds raised will help grant wishes for children in the Susquehanna Valley who are fighting critical illnesses.

The Mother's Day Truck Convoy initiative comprises a nine-month fundraising campaign; a 26-mile truck convoy through Manheim, Mount Joy, and several nearby communities; and a family carnival. The truck convoy event and carnival take place on Mother's Day each year at the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction, and they raise funds to support nearly 75% of wishes granted in the Susquehanna Valley.

A large part of fundraising efforts for the Mother's Day Truck Convoy comes from truck drivers who raise money for Make-A-Wish for months leading up to the truck convoy event. Each year, the drivers who raise the most money earn a spot in the top 30 and the opportunity to lead the truck convoy the following year. Collectively, the efforts of the top 30 drivers raised over $300,000 for Make-A-Wish.

The top fundraiser and driver this year was Michael Kindt. He raised $50,025 and will have the privilege of leading the convoy pulling the wish angel trailer honoring Make-A-Wish kids who have died.

The 2023 Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy and Carnival will take place on Sunday, May 14, at the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction. Drivers and fundraising teams are encouraged to register and raise funds for Make-A-Wish by visiting http://www.wishconvoy.org. For information on Truck Convoy partnership opportunities, contact Lori Dietrich at 717-283-4868 or ldietrich@philadesv.wish.org.