CMV Convoy for Kids

The streets around Adelaide had an unmistakable buzz about them on Sunday 23 May, as the 2010 CMV Convoy for Kids got underway.

A definite highlight of the Novita calendar, the 18th Convoy saw about 250 South Australian children with disabilities taken for an exciting ride in a big rig, truck, post van or fire engine on a ring route around the city and North Adelaide.

A Convoy Carnival entertained the crowds from 9am in Wikaparndo Wirra (Park 22) in the South Parklands, featuring a Truck Show ‘n’ Shine, live entertainment by Andy Seymour & the Rockits and Rohan & Polly, face painting, clowns, and a jumping castle.

The Convoy was waved off by Lord Mayor Michael Harbison at 10.30am, before travelling in an anti-clockwise ring route around the city and North Adelaide.

Novita has pleasure in thanking its sponsor, CMV Group, for making this event possible for the enjoyment of not only Novita’s families, but also the South Australian community. Thanks also to Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs and AV Style for their support.

Novita also sincerely appreciates the participation of the big-hearted truckies who volunteer their time - and their trucks – each year to put dazzling smiles on little faces.

2010 Convoy for Kids Merchandise

Convoy 2010 Cap Black Convoy 2010 Cap Blue Convoy 2010 Drink Holder Convoy 2010 Beanie

Convoy 2010 Shirt Convoy 2010 Sticker Convoy 2010 Keyring Convoy 2010 Wristband

Download the below pdf for merchandise sizes, prices and order form.

Convoy For Kids Order Form (PDF - Large file - 816Kb)

Return your order form by posting it to PO Box 2438, Regency Park SA 5942, faxing it to 8243 8238, or phone Novita Marketing on 8243 8229.

Congratulations to the 2010 Convoy Carnival Truck Show 'n' Shine Winners!

Best Individual Truck - less than 10 years: Eddie Phillips, Kuchel Contractors

Best Individual Truck - over 10 years: Wade Berry

Best Vintage Truck - over 20 years: Robert Pack

Best Paint/Presentation - any age: Rick Andrews, Darwin Linehaul

Best Fleet: Symonds & Clarke

James Kemp Memorial Children's Award: Greg Edwards, Bulk Haulage

Rig of Show: Cory Jungfer, S & T Jungfer

Special Mention: Michael Bennett, TML Transport

The history of Convoy for Kids

Photo of vintage bus

The very first Convoy for Kids was held in August 1993. The idea came from Adelaide truck driver Colin Burford, who had heard about a similar event being held interstate and thought it would be great to bring it to Adelaide.

The inaugural event took three months to organise, with the original organising committee made up of staff from Novita (then the Crippled Children’s Association), the Transport Worker’s Union, the Lions Club of Elizabeth, Elizabeth City Centre Management, SAPOL and Colin Burford.

The committee had no idea how successful this new event would be – and had such an amazing surprise when more than 400 rigs turned up to take 200 children for the ‘ride of a lifetime’ from Kurralta Park Shopping Centre to Elizabeth City Centre! Thousands of families also lined the route and enjoyed the carnival atmosphere, helping the event to raise an incredible $31,000.

Today, Novita’s Convoy for Kids is one of South Australia's favourite events in the community calendar - and the event is still organised by a passionate committee dedicated to giving Novita’s children a truly magical day out. All funds raised from the event help Novita to continue supporting these incredible kids well after the excitement of Convoy is over.

Special thanks go to...

A big thank you to generous event sponsors, the CMV Foundation, Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs and AV Style - and everyone who comes along on the day to help our kids keep on truckin'!

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