Irving Oil Leads Convoy In Support Of Special Olympics Nova Scotia
Hosting the World’s Largest Convoy® with Canadian ‘Ice Road Trucker’ Alex Debogorski
HALIFAX, NS — Irving Oil and Special Olympics Nova Scotia will host the third annual World’s Largest Truck Convoy® in Halifax to support Special Olympics athletes in the province. Grand Marshall Alex Debogorski, of Ice Road Truckers fame, will lead the 150 rig convoy from CFB Shearwater through many popular streets in Dartmouth, Cole Harbour and Eastern Passage beginning at 10:15 AM Saturday, September 20.
“We’re proud to support Nova Scotia’s 1700 Special Olympics athletes,” says Darren Gillis, Chief Marketing Officer of Irving Oil. “The convoy inspires support for the athletes and their families and we’re excited to take part with other great community partners such as law enforcement officers and professional drivers”.
“This is truly an exceptional event where the ‘trucker buddy’ spirit celebrates all that truckers are and all that athletes strive to be,” says Debogorski, who is contributing his time in between filming episodes of the Emmy-nominated TV show Ice Road Truckers. “I encourage the public to come out and show support along the convoy route”.
“With over 150 rigs registered, Irving Oil as our presenting sponsor, and a Canadian Ice Road Trucker as our Grand Marshall, this year will be – without a doubt – even bigger and better,” says Mike Greek, CEO of Special Olympics Nova Scotia. “We certainly hope to reach our fundraising goal of $30 000 for our local athletes”.
For more information on the World’s Largest Truck Convoy® or the convoy route, please visit www.truckconvoyns.ca or follow us @truckconvoyns
About Irving Oil
Irving Oil is a privately-owned, increasingly global energy and marketing company that provides Eastern Canada and New England with high-quality products and customer service. Founded in 1924 and based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Irving Oil maintains a strong tradition of committed community service and partnerships through programs in healthcare, the environment, education and sports. For more information about Irving Oil and its community programs, please visit us at www.irvingoil.com or follow us at facebook.com/irvingoil
About Special Olympics in Nova Scotia
Established in 1979, the Nova Scotia chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Nova Scotians with an intellectual disability through sport. Operating year-round in 15 Regions, this grassroots movement reaches beyond the sphere of sport to empower individuals, change attitudes, and build communities. From two-year olds enrolled in Active Start to mature adults, there are more than 1700 children, youth, and adults with an intellectual disability registered in Special Olympics programs across Nova Scotia. For more information, visit www.sons.ca or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@SpecialONS).
Media Contacts:
Anne Marie Shannon
Director, Events and Communications
Special Olympics Nova Scotia
902.429.2266 (Ext. 2)
amshannon@sportnovascotia.ca
Sam Robinson
Public Affairs, Irving Oil
506.650.4947
sam.robinson@irvingoil.com