Truck Convoy Participant Toolkit
Thank you so much for participating in one of our Truck Convoys to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Please use these materials to guide you in your communication as you are fundraising this year.
Toolkit Assets
We encourage you to personalize your messaging and share your WHY. Tell others what Special Olympics Illinois means to you by sharing your stories, pictures, and experiences.
Again, we thank you for your commitment to supporting the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, Special Olympics Illinois, and our athletes. For questions regarding the social toolkit specifically, please contact Michelle Mayer at mmayer@soill.org. For additional questions about the Illinois Truck Convoy in Hoffman Estates or Tinley Park, please email Katie at krisley@soill.org. If you have questions about the Troy Truck Convoy, please contact Sandy at snash@soill.org.
Social Posts
The hashtag for this event is #IllinoisTruckConvoy. We ask you to please use this in your posts as well as tag the applicable Special Olympics Illinois and Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run social channels. You can also include the fundraising page link for the event you are attending.
Post #1
I am hitting the highway for Special Olympics Illinois as part of the #IllinoisTruckConvoy. Annually, the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run teams up with the trucking industry to bring funds and awareness to the life-changing programming Special Olympics provides to children and adults with intellectual disabilities across the state. Help make a difference. You can donate at [INSERT EVENT FUNDRAISING LINK] or learn more at illinoistruckconvoy.com. #IllinoisTruckConvoy
Post #2
Building a more inclusive world. That’s a reason to hit the road together. That’s why my organization has signed up for the 2021 Illinois Truck Convoy. Join me in supporting Special Olympics Illinois and its mission to create a world where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated together in the community. Make a donation at [INSERT EVENT FUNDRAISING LINK] #IllinoisTruckConvoy
Post #3
I am ready to take all 18 wheels on the road for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. Did you know this organization provides year-round opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, not only in competitive sports, but in health education, leadership and personal development? Special Olympics makes such a difference to the athletes it reaches. Make your donation here: [INSERT EVENT FUNDRAISING LINK] and learn more about this event at illinoistruckconvoy.com. #IllinoisTruckConvoy
Social Graphics
Below, please find social graphics sized as square images for posts on your newsfeed or timeline as well as images sized to create a story on your social channels.
Please note, some of the images are specific to the location of the Truck Convoy, so be sure you are using the images for the location you are attending.
Email Banner
Add some color to your emails. Include this image in your email signature to remind everyone of the Illinois Truck Convoy and how to support by hyperlinking the image to your personal fundraising page.
Special Olympics Illinois Social Profiles
Please connect with Special Olympics Illinois through our social media channels. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts so we can stay up-to-date with your activities leading up to the big event.