Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley announced that the 34th annual Mother's Day Truck Convoy raised $553,838, the second-highest total in the event's history. The funds raised at the Mother's Day Truck Convoy will help to grant 75% of the wishes in the Susquehanna Valley this year.

Make-A-Wish recently hosted its annual Convoy Celebration at The Farm at Eagles Ridge, where the new top 30 and grand driver lists were announced. The top 30 drivers in this year's convoy raised $251,738, with Michael Kindt coming in first for the third straight year.

Up until 2017, raising $1,000 was enough to qualify for the Top 30. Once raising "a grand" no longer guaranteed a Top 30 spot, the Grand Driver designation was created. Every driver that raises more than $1,000 but does not qualify in the Top 30 earns the Grand Driver title. This year, 21 drivers earned the Grand Driver title and raised $32,369.

During the 2023 Mother's Day Truck Convoy, 395 trucks drove in the 26-mile convoy through Lancaster County and 50 Make-A-Wish kids rode along.

At the Convoy Celebration, the convoy committee was recognized for its dedication and commitment to make the 34th annual Mother's Day Truck Convoy a success. Also in attendance were the four Wish Kid Ambassadors whose stories were shared throughout the convoy campaign last year to inspire drivers throughout their fundraising efforts.

The 35th annual Mother's Day Truck Convoy, will take place on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction. The 2024 driver fundraising campaign kicked off on Oct. 16 at http://www.wishconvoy.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 35th annual Mother's Day Truck Convoy. If interested, contact Lori Dietrich at ldietrich@philadesv.wish.org. For more information about Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley, visit http://www.wish.org/philadesv.