Truck drivers fundraise for breast cancer research using Obopay

October 22nd, 2009

On October 24, 2009, Convoy for a Cure – USA, a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness to fight breast cancer, will host a fundraising event for truck drivers, friends and family in which all proceeds collected will be donated to breast cancer research. Participating truck drivers will convoy for one hour, with Convoy for a Cure – USA’s all-female convoy taking the lead.

“Breast cancer touches the lives of everyone – whether it is a friend, family member or even a co-worker,” said Cindy Stowe, United States Coordinator, Convoy for a Cure – USA. “In light of October being National Breast Cancer awareness month, we’re thrilled to organize the first ever Convoy for a Cure – USA event, aimed at driving out breast cancer – one truck at a time!”

Convoy of a Cure – USA expects about 200 trucks, which includes 300 people, to participate, with drivers traveling to the event from across North America. The event has a fundraising target of $50,000, and will also feature musical entertainment, raffles, health screenings and lunch.

For the full schedule of the Convoy for a Cure – USA event, please visit: http://www.convoyforacureusa.com/events.htm. Registration can be competed on the following Web site: http://www.convoyforacureusa.com/register.htm.

Convoy for a Cure – USA accepts online payments via Obopay, a payment platform that enables users to send money via their mobile phones.  Using Obopay to collect money for a cause is free for the charity. Obopay also enables people to send and receive money from anywhere so it is a good fit for Convoy for a Cure whose members don’t always have easy access to a PC while driving around the country. For more information on Obopay mobile payment solutions, please visit www.obopay.com

WHAT: Convoy for a Cure – USA Breast Cancer Prevention Fundraiser

WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2009, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Central Time

WHERE: Willie’s Place, Carl’s Corner, TX on 1-35E, Exit 374

WHO: Female truck drivers, friends and family in support of breast cancer prevention

OTHER NOTES:

• Convoy for a Cure – USA is the American version of Convoy for a Cure.
• Convoy for a Cure was founded by Rachele Champagne in 2008. Rachele Champagne spearheaded the first all-female convoy in Canada, raising $15,000 for breast cancer.