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eSpirit News -- Special Olympics Michigan

August 26, 2009
STEP INTO SEPTEMBER SUPPORTING SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN!

World's Largest Truck Convoy Wanted: Truck Drivers - September 26, 2009
The World’s Largest Truck Convoy (WLTC) for Special Olympics is an annual event, which unites law enforcement and truckers to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes. More than 3,000 trucks - big rigs to dump trucks - will traverse 1,000 miles during this Guinness Book of World Record breaking event. Read More.
2009 World's Largest Truck Convoy Event Locations
  • Grand Rapids
  • Lansing/Jackson
  • Mt. Pleasant
Lift for Athletes

Lift for Athletes
Saturday, October 3
Traverse City

Lift for Athletes was created by Jeff and Vern Gauthier of Fit for You Health Club. Participants get pledges and compete to see who can bench press the greatest percentage of their body weight in three attempts or do the most number of push-ups in one minute. Read More

Miles for Medals

Miles for Medals
This cross-generational community awareness walk will include area residents who raise funds for Special Olympics Michigan athletes by collecting pledges for their participation.  Online registration and fundraising is up and running! Don't miss a step! Register or donate today!

2009 Dates & Locations

September 26, 2009
Roscommon Walk
St. Joseph Walk
Bay City

October 3rd, 2009
Traverse City Walk

October 4th, 2009
Wayne County Walk

October 10, 2009
CMU Miles for Medals Run/Walk
Oakland/Macomb Run/Walk

October 17, 2009
Big Rapids Walk
Iosco County Walk

October 18, 2009
Grand Rapids Combined Walk

Gold Medal Sponsor
Spartan Stores

Silver Medal Sponsor
REO


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