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PRINCETON, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2009)  The 7th Annual “Convoy Against Cancer” BIG Truck Show rolls back into town on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Claude Bailey Parkway, in Princeton, Illinois. All makes and models of new and restored, BIG trucks will be on display including truck cranes, fire trucks, wreckers, and redi-mix trucks from Peoria, Bloomington, Dixon, Princeton, Peru, and all over the North Central Illinois area. 

The event, the brainchild of Phil Hocking, is intended to offer vehicle owners and enthusiasts something different while benefiting a good cause—the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Bureau County.  “We’ll have all makes and models of antique and new big trucks as well as pickup trucks and some special show trucks,” according to Hocking. All entrants will receive a dash plaque donated by Graphic Electronics of Spring Valley. The truck registration fee is a donation to the American Cancer Society. 

This year’s show will be held just east of the AmericInn Hotel on Claude Bailey Parkway in Princeton, Int. 80 exit 56.  Hocking said that this will give both the entrants and visitors more room to enjoy the show. 

Local businesses have donated hundreds door prizes and silent auction items ranging from toys to trucking essentials.

In addition to lots of chrome and stacks, there will be entertainment for the whole family with music by D. J. Gary Swanson, food, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and the chance to have a photo taken sitting on a “big rig.”  Admission to the show is free to the public.  For entry and general information call 815-894-2092, or bigtruckshow@hotmail.com.  All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Bureau County.

Hocking said, “Last year we raised over $2,800.00. This year we’re hoping for good weather and 75-100 trucks. It’ll be a great show for a great cause. We’ll see you there.”

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.  For the most up-to-date cancer related information and to join the fight against cancer, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org.