# St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund > St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund > Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.4, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.truckersfund.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Breast Cancer Awareness: A Message for Men in the Trucking Industry](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/breast-cancer-awareness-a-message-for-men-in-the-trucking-industry/): Breast cancer doesn’t skip the men behind the wheel. This October, learn the signs and find free cancer screenings for truck drivers. - [Know Your Numbers: Cholesterol, Prostate Health and You](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/know-your-numbers-cholesterol-prostate-health-and-you/): High cholesterol. Prostate cancer risk. Know your numbers before they become a problem. Free screening resources for OTR drivers inside. - [SCF’s Diane Hutsell Discusses Driver Appreciation and New Role As Executive Director](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/scfs-diane-hutsell-discusses-driver-appreciation-and-new-role-as-executive-director/): Diane Hutsell, SCF's new Executive Director, talks trucking, leadership, and her first National Truck Driver Appreciation Week on Highway To Hope. - [Rigs Without Cigs: Larry Sonnabend Celebrates Seven Years As Non-Smoker](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/rigs-without-cigs-larry-sonnabend-celebrates-seven-years-as-non-smoker/): Seven years tobacco-free: driver Larry Sonnabend shares how SCF's Rigs Without Cigs program helped him quit smoking for good on the road. - [Diane Hutsell named SCF Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/diane-hutsell-named-scf-executive-director-and-director-of-philanthropy/): Meet the new leader guiding SCF's next chapter, as the nonprofit nears 20 years supporting America's truckers with $5.5M+ in direct assistance. - [Trucker Undertakes Demanding Motorcycle Challenge to Benefit SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/trucker-undertakes-demanding-motorcycle-challenge-to-benefit-scf/): 50-year trucker and Navy vet Allen Darling takes on the demanding Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to support truckers facing illness or injury. - [Returning To A Calling: Julie Dillon’s Journey Back To SCF To Lead Health Initiatives](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/returning-to-a-calling-julie-dillons-journey-back-to-scf-to-lead-health-initiatives/): Julie Dillon returns to SCF as Health & Wellness Manager, leading the fight for healthier drivers. New Highway to Hope episode—listen now. - [UV Safety Awareness Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/uv-safety-awareness-month/): Long hours in the cab mean long hours in the sun. SCF shares practical tips to help drivers protect their skin, inside and out. - [Vitamin C for Immune Health](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/vitamin-c-for-immune-health/): Learn how much vitamin C you really need, best whole-food sources, and easy tips to support your immune system and overall wellness. - [Men's Health on the Road: Why Prevention Matters at Every Age](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/mens-health-on-the-road-why-prevention-matters-at-every-age/): No load matters more than the driver behind the wheel. SCF's free wellness programs help OTR drivers prevent disease and get the care they deserve. - [Driving Wellness: How Road Dog Care Helps Drivers In Meeting Key Challenges](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/driving-wellness-how-road-dog-care-helps-drivers-in-meeting-key-challenges/): SCF Highway To Hope talks with Road Dog Care’s Bob Book about innovative wellness products helping truck drivers stay healthy on the road. - [SCF Virtual 5K Returns to Support Health and Wellness for Professional Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/scf-virtual-5k-returns-to-support-health-and-wellness-for-professional-drivers/): Annual event invites industry and supporters nationwide to go the distance for drivers in need KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 1, 2026 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today announced the return of its annual Heart & Sole Virtual 5K, an industry-wide initiative designed to raise funds and awareness for over-the-road truck drivers facing - [SCF Welcomes Mindy Williams To Team, Ready for Virtual 5K Fundraiser](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/scf-welcomes-mindy-williams-to-team-set-for-mays-virtual-5k-fundraiser/): March and April have been a busy time for the SCF Team. We will get caught up on the SCF news, and we’ll also get you ready for SCF’s Heart & Sole Virtual 5K Fundraiser that the organization will be hosting in early May. SCF Executive Director Courtney Niemann joins the show to recap the - [SCF Raises More Than $10,000 at Mid-America Trucking Show](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/scf-raises-more-than-10000-at-mid-america-trucking-show/): Industry comes together at MATS 2026 to support drivers in need KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – April 23, 2026 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today announced it raised more than $10,000 during the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), thanks to strong participation from industry volunteers in its annual Silent Auction and generous donations collected - [SCF Is Ready For MATS 2026 With Silent Auction And Other Fun Activities](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/scf-is-ready-for-mats-2026-with-silent-auction-and-other-fun-activities/): The countdown to the 2026 edition of the Mid-America Trucking Show is in its final days, and the team at the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is ready to make the most of their time onsite, March 26-28. SCF’s Director of Philanthropy Diane Hutsell joins the Highway To Hope to talk about the plans that - [Scheduled System Maintenance](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/scheduled-system-maintenance/): Our systems are undergoing a scheduled upgrade March 14–31. Application processing may be delayed. Contact us for assistance. We appreciate your patience. - [Colorectal Cancer & Get Preventative Screenings](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/colorectal-cancer-get-preventative-screenings/): Over the last twenty years, the medical community has identified an alarming trend. While cancer rates as a whole are decreasing, the risk for colorectal cancer is on the rise, particularly among younger adults. Newly diagnosed cases of colorectal cancer in individuals under the age of 55 have nearly doubled, prompting the National Cancer Institute - [SCF to Host Annual Silent Auction at Mid-America Trucking Show](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/scf-to-host-annual-silent-auction-at-mid-america-trucking-show/): Fund is currently accepting donations of products or services for this year’s auction KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – February 20, 2026 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today announced that it will once again serve as the beneficiary of the annual Silent Auction at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), taking place March 26 - 28, - [TravelCenters of America golf outing raises $100K for St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/travelcenters-of-america-golf-outing-raises-100k-for-st-christopher-fund/): Source: TravelCenters of America The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund recently announced that TravelCenters of America raised more than $100,000 through its most recent annual charity golf tournament, marking the largest single-year contribution generated by the event since the partnership began in 2017. The record-breaking total reflects TA’s long-standing commitment to supporting professional drivers and - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Launches Free Cervical Cancer Screening Program for Female OTR Drivers in Celebration of Women’s History Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-launches-free-cervical-cancer-screening-program-for-female-otr-drivers-in-celebration-of-womens-history-month/): Additional of cervical cancer screens expands existing free cancer screening program KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – March 2, 2026 – In recognition of Women’s History Month, the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today announced the launch of free cervical cancer screenings for female over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers nationwide. The new program expands SCF’s growing menu of - [Getting To Know McCall Meany, The New Addition to SCF’s Board](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/getting-to-know-mccall-meany-the-new-addition-to-scfs-board/): For our February episode of the podcast, we meet McCall Meany, who was recently invited to join the all-volunteer Board of Directors for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. SCF Highway To Hope Podcast Host Lindsey Bryan introduces our audience to McCall with a feature interview. As you will hear, McCall shares her background as - [Honoring Our Nation’s Drivers: National Truck Driver Appreciation Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/honoring-our-nations-drivers-national-truck-driver-appreciation-week/): Each September, our country pauses to honor the men and women who keep America moving during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). For many, the week is a reminder of the trucks we pass on the highway or the deliveries we receive at our door. But behind every truck is a professional driver who spends - [Trucking Cares Foundation Donates $15,000 to Support SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/trucking-cares-foundation-donates-15000-to-support-scf/): 04 December 2025 Washington—The Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry’s charitable arm, donated $15,000 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the families of truckers who have been sidelined due to injuries or illnesses. “Trucking is more than an industry—it is a family. Truckers look out for one another, and - [Cy Pres Funds to Save Lives & Families, One Driver at a Time](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/cy-pres-funds-to-save-lives-families-one-driver-at-a-time/): When it comes time to designate a residual funds recipient, please consider including the St. Christopher Truckers Development & Relief Fund as a cy pres awardee in your settlement documents. The SCF has a IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization and will forward to you any information the court may request. Please contact director@truckersfund.org/865-202-9428 if you have - [Supporting Women’s Health in Trucking: SCF’s New Cervical Cancer Screening Program](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/supporting-womens-health-in-trucking-scfs-new-cervical-cancer-screening-program/): The Highway To Hope begins our seventh year of podcasting with an episode dedicated to a critically important women’s health concern. Podcast host Lindsey Bryan, who is also SCF’s Health and Wellness Manager, welcomes SCF’s Director of Philanthropy Diane Hutsell to discuss the launch of SCF’s new at-home cervical cancer screening initiative tailored for women - [Chris R. Shares Journey to a Tobacco Free Life](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/chris-r-shares-journey-to-a-tobacco-free-life/): I am happy to report that I am both smoke and cancer free! Thank you guys so much for your assistance you gave my family last year. We are not only saving tons of money from my no longer having that filthy habit, but also enjoying good health. – Chris R. - [Chan M. Shares Journey to a Tobacco Free Life](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/chan-m-shares-journey-to-a-tobacco-free-life/): I’m still cigarette/tobacco free!! Thank you for putting this program together. I know I’ve been able to quit smoking in part because of the program. – Chan M. - [Rick Shares Journey to a Tobacco Free Life](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/rick-shares-journey-to-a-tobacco-free-life/): I’m still smoke free and I’m doing ok. Have had a couple close calls due to stressful situations but I got through them. I’m back OTR again and it’s been a learning experience. I’m teaching myself to keep my habits simple. I still catch myself glancing down from time to time where I used to - [Trucker Shares Journey to a Tobacco Free Life](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/trucker-shares-journey-tobacco-free-life/): Jody Valenzuela began smoking at the ripe old age of 13. Now, at the age of 51, he has been tobacco free for over a year. Being smoke-free has changed Jody's life and he wants to share his story with others, in hopes that it will offer encouragement and be the motivation that a driver - [Getting to Know OOIDA PR Director And New SCF Board President Norita Taylor](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/getting-to-know-ooida-pr-director-and-new-scf-board-president-norita-taylor/): In this edition of the podcast, our guest is Norita Taylor, the new President of the Board of Directors for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. As you will hear, Norita is well-respected throughout the trucking industry for her work as the Director of Public Relations for the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association, OOIDA. Through this - [SCF Gears Up For Silent Auction Fund Raiser At MATS](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/scf-gears-up-for-silent-auction-fund-raiser-at-mats/): In this episode of the SCF Highway To Hope, you’ll get a preview of what the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has planned for this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, which is happening in Louisville March 27-29. Once again this year, SCF will be holding a silent auction fund-raising event on the opening night of MATS. - [SCF Team Looks Back At The Fun And Success Of MATS 2025 Trip](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/scf-team-looks-back-at-the-fun-and-success-of-mats-2025-trip/): In this edition of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, we will be taking a look back at the connections made and the success achieved by the SCF Team during the 2025 edition of the Mid-America Trucking Show, which took place at the end of March. Elisabeth Barna returns to the podcast to share the - [Getting To Know Courtney Niemann, SCF’s New Executive Director](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/getting-to-know-courtney-niemann-scfs-new-executive-director/): In this edition of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, we will introduce you to Courtney Niemann, who recently began serving as the Executive Director of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. We’lll learn about Courtney’s background prior to joining SCF and we’ll also hear what called her to be a part of SCF’s mission - [Kevin Hightower's Inspiring Journey to Quit Smoking](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/kevin-hightowers-inspiring-journey-to-quit-smoking/): Rigs Without Cigs holds the distinction of being the first health and wellness program created by the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Over the past 10 years, SCF has helped nearly 1,000 professional drivers put out smoking for good and kick the habit. In this episode of the podcast hosted by SCF Health & Wellness - [SCF’s Healthy Habits for the Long Haul Delivering Positive Change](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/scfs-healthy-habits-for-the-long-haul-delivering-positive-change/): For this episode of Highway To Hope Podcast, we reconnect with Kevin Hightower to discuss how he and many other professional drivers have benefited from SCF’s Healthy Habits for the Long Haul Program. As you will hear, this SCF program is designed to support professional drivers in managing their health and wellness. In talking with - [SCF Team Shares Their Personal Stories on Importance of Driver Appreciation Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/scf-team-shares-their-personal-stories-on-importance-of-driver-appreciation-week/): In this special Driver Appreciation edition of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, SCF Health & Wellness Manager and Podcast Host Lindsey Bryan welcomes five members of the SCF Team to join her to reflect on the importance of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. In this episode, you will hear the personal stories of Lacey, - [Looking Back at a Year of Change and Achievements For SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/looking-back-at-a-year-of-change-and-achievements-for-scf/): To close out 2025 on the Highway To Hope Podcast, we brought together a panel that features SCF Board President Norita Taylor, SCF Executive Director Courtney Niemann and SCF Director of Philanthropy Diane Hutsell to look back at what has been a year of change and continued achievement for the organization. As you will hear, - [Prostate Health Awareness: SCF Program Offers Free Screenings](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/prostate-health-awareness-scf-program-offers-free-screenings/): The SCF HIghway To Hope Podcast is placing a bow on September’s National Prostate Awareness Month with this episode that highlights how professional drivers can obtain free prostate cancer screening kits from SCF. This program, which is part of SCF’s Get Preventative Screenings (GPS) initiative is being made possible through a sponsorship provided by the - [Newest SCF Board Member Rod Duda Committed To Giving Back](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/newest-scf-board-member-rod-duda-committed-to-giving-back/): In honor of Giving Tuesday, we would like to introduce you to Rob Duda, the newest member of the all-volunteer SCF Board of Directors. As you will hear in this interview with Rob, he has been supporting the work and mission of SCF for many years through giving of his time and talents to the - [Listen To SCF Driver Ambassador Shaun Lezer’s Inspiring Personal Story](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/listen-to-scf-driver-ambassador-shaun-lezers-inspiring-personal-story/): Shaun Lezer, one of the Driver Ambassadors for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, is our featured guest in this edition of the podcast. As you will hear, Shaun shares his inspiring personal story of how he found the health and wellness resources available from SCF and how he began to utilize SCF’s programs and - [Surprising Causes of Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/surprising-causes-of-glaucoma-and-macular-degeneration/): It’s been said that the eyes are the window to the soul. We depend on our eyes probably more than any other sense. In fact, the average person perceives approximately 80% of their impressions through their eyes. The months of January and February are dedicated to eye health. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and February - [Levi Hummon to Headline “Highway to Hope” Concert to Benefit SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/levi-hummon-to-headline-highway-to-hope-concert-to-benefit-scf/): Purchase VIP Tickets today. Password is: HOPE Buy Tickets Benefit concert to celebrate the organization’s 15-year history of providing hope and support for professional truck drivers KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – February 6, 2023 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to announce that singer-songwriter Levi Hummon will headline the organization’s benefit concert “Highway to Hope” - [Love Your Heart - Don’t Be a Statistic](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/american-heart-month/): February is widely known to be the month that we celebrate Valentine’s Day but, more importantly, it is also National Heart Health Month. The Centers for Disease Control states that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with one in four deaths occurring as a result. This was not always - [SCF Launches Preventative Screenings Program for Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/scf-launches-preventative-screenings-program-for-drivers/): The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is proud to launch a new preventative health program called G.P.S.-Get Preventative Screenings (www.truckersfund.org/gps). We are pointing drivers in the right direction towards good health. We are excited to work with Call on Doc in providing this program designed to offer drivers the opportunity to take certain tests - [Shell Rotella ® Steps Up to the Plate for St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/shell-rotella-steps-up-to-the-plate-for-st-christopher-fund/): Customized Louisville Slugger autographed bat to be auctioned off to support St. Christopher Fund Louisville, March 7, 2023 – Shell Rotella® has teamed up with the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) through an online auction for a customized, Louisville Slugger baseball bat, signed by the legendary Hall of Fame Shortstop, Cal Ripken - [The Four A's of Stress Relief](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/the-four-as-of-stress-relief/): April is National Stress Awareness Month and provides us with a chance to recognize the causes of stress in our lives, the negative impacts, but more importantly, an opportunity to better manage our health. A poll from the American Psychological Association in March 2022 showed that 87% of participants described the last couple of years - [Mental Health Awareness Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/mental-health-awareness-month/): Over-the-road truck drivers spend a significant amount of time on the road, often away from families and loved ones. The isolation and lack of social support, coupled with the demands of their jobs, can take a significant toll on their mental health. Additionally, the risk for a more sedentary lifestyle, irregular sleep patterns and challenges - [TravelCenters of America Launches Annual Round Up Campaign Supporting SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/travelcenters-of-america-launches-annual-round-up-campaign-supporting-scf/): TA Will Donate All Proceeds to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund WESTLAKE, Ohio – May 22, 2023 – Just in time for the unofficial start of summer, TravelCenters of America Inc. is launching its annual Round Up campaign in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF). From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (May 26 - [Reducing the Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/reducing-the-risk-for-alzheimers-disease/): Currently, an estimated 47 million people world-wide have Alzheimer’s Disease, and this estimate is expected to grow to over 76 million by 2023. While this drastic increase is partially a reflection on improved screening techniques to diagnosis Alzheimer’s earlier, there are factors that are within your hands to reduce your risk. Over-the-road drivers face increased - [Self-Care](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/self-care/): If you’ve ever taken a flight and listened to the safety spiel before takeoff, you know the importance of placing your own oxygen mask before helping others. But how often do we use this technique outside of an aircraft emergency? To be honest, probably not frequently enough. Self-care can be thought of as a set - [Southern Recipe Celebrates NTDAW with Special Health Focused Challenge ](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/southern-recipe-celebrates-ntdaw-with-special-health-focused-challenge/): Southern Recipe Pork Rinds Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week with Special Health Focused Challenge Leading Pork Rind Brand Once Again Supports St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund By Including Consumers and Truckers in their Tune Up Challenge DALLAS, TX (August 1, 2023) – In Southern Recipe’s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will once again shine a - [Love’s Travel Stops gives $100,000 to SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/loves-travel-stops-gives-100000-to-scf/): Pledges support for fourth straight year to professional truck drivers OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 8, 2023 – Love’s Travel Stops is continuing to support professional truck drivers with a $100,000 donation to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, it announced today. It’s the fourth straight year the company has made a donation to the - [SCF Enhances Health & Wellness Programs](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/scf-enhances-health-and-wellness-programs/): St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Enhances Health & Wellness Programs to Better Serve Drivers and Increase Healthy Living Across the Trucking Industry “Driven to Be Healthy” initiatives now include a more flexible diabetes prevention program, free vaccinations, at-home cancer screenings, and a 12-week interactive course on building healthy habits KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – August 10, 2023 - [C.H. Robinson Kicks Off "Miles of Gratitude" Nationwide Tour](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/c-h-robinson-kicks-off-miles-of-gratitude-nationwide-tour/): Company aims to inspire appreciation across the nation, donating $10 for every mile traveled as well as $10 for every thank you note posted on social media using #MilesofGratitude EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA (Sept. 6, 2023) – Global logistics company C.H. Robinson today announced another initiative to honor truck drivers’ endless dedication to delivering goods that - [Knowing Your Numbers: Cholesterol](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/knowing-your-numbers-cholesterol/): September is National Cholesterol Education Month and an important time to make sure you know and understand your numbers. Even more importantly, now is the time to learn how you can reduce your risk for high cholesterol, or better manage your cholesterol levels if they are already high. Nearly 32% of Americans have elevated LDL, - [SCF Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/scf-celebrates-truck-driver-appreciation-week/): Corporate sponsors share their gratitude for drivers though TDAW campaign KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – September 6, 2023 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is gearing up for Truck Driver Appreciation Week with special messages of gratitude and recognition to truck drivers with the help of corporate sponsors Brenny Transportation, Shell Rotella, Pilot, Echo Global - [November Health Observances: American Diabetes Month and National Lung Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/november-health-observances-american-diabetes-month-and-national-lung-cancer-awareness-month/): Lung cancer and diabetes complications consistently top the list of the many reasons OTR drivers are taken off the road. The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is working hard to reduce the rates of both lung cancer and diabetes through the Driven to Be Healthy program. Rigs without Cigs November is recognized as Lung Cancer - [Donation from AMBEST and Its Members Nearly Doubles Last Year ](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/donation-from-ambest-and-its-members-nearly-doubles-last-year/): St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Receives Donation from AMBEST and Its Members That Nearly Doubles Last Year KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – November 20, 2023 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is excited to announce that AMBEST, the leading collective of independent truck stop and service center owners, is giving back a total of $57,387 - [Our New Health & Wellness Programs](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/our-new-health-wellness-programs/): Irregular working hours, long durations away from home, and logistical difficulty attending appointments while on the road are some of the many factors that limit medical care for over-the-road drivers. Without early treatment, the risk of a disease or chronic condition progressing to a more acute illness is high. One such condition is prostate cancer. - [GPS and New Colorectal Cancer Screenings](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/gps-and-new-colorectal-cancer-screenings/): Over the last twenty years, the medical community has identified an alarming trend. While cancer rates as a whole are decreasing, the risk for colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger adults. Newly diagnosed cases of colorectal cancer in individuals under the age of 55 have nearly doubled, prompting the National Cancer Institute to - [TA Petro Launches Round Up Campaign to Support SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/ta-petro-launches-round-up-campaign-to-support-scf/): TravelCenters of America Launches Round Up Campaign to Support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund WESTLAKE, OH - TravelCenters of America, part of the bp portfolio, is conducting its annual Round Up campaign in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, (SCF). Beginning Friday, May 24 and running through July 31, guests will have the opportunity to - [Healthy People 2030 Champions & SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/healthy-people-2030-champions-scf/): The St. Christopher Fund has big news! We’re excited to work with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and join the Healthy People 2030 Champion Program. As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, the St. Christopher Fund has demonstrated a commitment to helping achieve the Healthy - [SCF Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-celebrates-truck-driver-appreciation-week-2024/): Corporate sponsors will once again share their gratitude for drivers through TDAW campaign KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – September 4, 2024 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is proud to celebrate another Truck Driver Appreciation Week to show gratitude and recognition to truck drivers with the support of several corporate sponsors, including Blue Beacon, Southern Recipe, - [TQL salutes professional drivers during NTDAW](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/tql-salutes-professional-drivers-during-ntdaw/): The TQL Foundation donates $75,000 to nonprofits that support carriers and their families Cincinnati (Sept. 19, 2024) — Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The TQL Foundation is donating $75,000 to honor the carriers - [Vaccine Voucher Program](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/vaccine-voucher-program/): The St. Christopher Truckers Fund, thanks to sponsorship from OOIDA, offers free vaccine vouchers for uninsured over-the-road, Class A semi-truck drivers. These vaccine vouchers are available for pneumonia, shingles, flu, and Covid-19 vaccines to offer uninsured drivers a way to proactively prevent illness. Drivers can apply for one or multiple vaccination vouchers to use at - [Quit Smoking with Rigs Without Cigs](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/quit-smoking-with-rigs-without-cigs/): “How do I quit smoking?,” is a question that leaves thousands of truck drivers each year feeling lost and alone. What they don’t realize is the process is much easier than they think and free help along with milestone prizes means the path to a healthier life is one full of support and a new - [SCF Highlights Wellness Programs for Great American Smokeout and Diabetes Awareness Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/scf-highlights-wellness-programs-for-great-american-smokeout-and-diabetes-awareness-month/): St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Highlights Wellness Programs as Great American Smokeout and Diabetes Awareness Month Draw Attention to Health Issues in the Trucking Industry St. Christopher Fund recently joined the Healthy People 2030 Champion Program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - [New Year Goal Setting with SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/new-year-goal-setting-2025/): As 2024 quickly comes to a close, you may already be giving thought to your New Year’s resolutions and health goals for the coming year. Whether that be to run your first 5k, quit smoking, lose weight, or better manage your stress, the St. Christopher Fund has you covered! The St. Christopher Fund’s Driven to - [American Heart Health Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/american-heart-health-month/): Each February, the St. Christopher Fund observes American Heart Month as a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging healthy habits. For over-the-road semi-truck drivers, this month serves as a reminder to prioritize heart health while balancing the unique challenges of life on the road. Long hours behind the wheel, limited access - [Driver Health During American Heart Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/driver-health-during-american-heart-month/): Each February, the St. Christopher Fund observes American Heart Month as a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging healthy habits. For over-the-road semi-truck drivers, this month serves as a reminder to prioritize heart health while balancing the unique challenges of life on the road. Long hours behind the wheel, limited access - [Colorectal Cancer and GPS](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/colorectal-cancer-and-gps/): Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths world-wide, accounting for nearly 1 million lives lost. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about risk factors, ways to reduce risks, and the importance of proactive colorectal cancer screenings. Over the last twenty years, - [National Nutrition Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/national-nutrition-month/): March is National Nutrition Month and the St. Christopher Fund (SCF) is taking this opportunity to empower over-the-road (OTR) drivers to make healthier food choices while on-the-go. For OTR drivers, maintaining a balanced diet can be particularly challenging due to long hours on the road, finite fridge space, few cooking options, and challenges going to - [SCF Thanks Donors and Volunteers for Successful MATS 2025](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/scf-thanks-donors-and-volunteers-for-successful-mats-2025/): St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund thanks donors and volunteers for successful outcome at the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show LOUISVILLE, KY – April 9, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) thanks all who donated and volunteered at the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky. Total dollars raised from fundraising activities during - [Keep on Truckin’, Not Stressin’: Prioritize Your Mental Load This Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/keep-on-truckin-not-stressin-prioritize-your-mental-load-this-month/): April is National Stress Awareness Month, and for over-the-road truck drivers, it is a timely reminder of the unique stresses they face while navigating long hours, tight deadlines, and isolated environments. Trucking is essential to keeping the economy moving, but it also places a considerable mental and physical burden on those behind the wheel. During - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Names Courtney Niemann as New Executive Director](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-names-courtney-neimann-as-new-executive-director/): Niemann brings 25 years of experience in nonprofit and public health to the fund. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 6, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today named Courtney Niemann as the new Executive Director of the fund, effective immediately. Niemann replaces former Executive Director Donna Kennedy who stepped down on May 5, - [Stay Road-Ready: Control Your Blood Pressure, Prevent Stroke](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/stay-road-ready-control-your-blood-pressure-prevent-stroke/): May is National Stroke Awareness Month and National Blood Pressure Education Month, and while May flew by quickly, the St. Christopher Fund is taking the time to reflect on vital information that every over-the-road driver should know. With long hours behind the wheel, irregular schedules, and unique challenges to healthy eating routines and consistent exercise, - [Staying Safe in the Sun: July’s UV Safety Awareness Month](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/staying-safe-in-the-sun/): With the summer months come new health risks. For July, the St. Christopher Fund is highlighting UV Safety Awareness Month. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and, in smaller amounts, light fixtures. There are two types of UV radiation – UVA, which causes premature aging - [New Survey Reveals Healthcare and Financial Gaps Facing America’s Truck Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/new-survey-reveals-healthcare-and-financial-gaps-facing-americas-truck-drivers/): Findings released during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week highlight critical challenges for professional drivers and the supply chain. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – September 15, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today released findings from a new nationwide consumer awareness survey that shed light on the health and financial struggles of America’s truck drivers. The - [Drivers Take the Wheel in the Fight Against Prostate Cancer](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/drivers-take-the-wheel-in-the-fight-against-prostate-cancer/): September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and it's no wonder that prostate cancer gets an entire month of recognition. For men, it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. Yet, when caught in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is over 99%. While the death rate has - [SCF Adds Rob Duda to the Board of Directors](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/scf-adds-rob-duda-to-the-board-of-directors/): PR industry veteran brings more than 20 years of experience to the board KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – October 2, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is proud to announce PR industry veteran Rob Duda has been added to the 2025 Board of Directors. Duda brings more than two decades of experience in strategic - [Pre-Diabetes: A Silent Epidemic ](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/pre-diabetes-a-silent-epidemic/): In the fast-paced world of over-the-road (OTR) trucking, many rely on convenience foods to get through the day, whether they be microwaveable meals or ultra-processed snacks from the fuel stop. While these foods may save time, they often lack vital nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber. At the same time, they tend to be calorie-dense - [Love’s celebrates professional drivers with 12 Days of Christmas](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/loves-celebrates-professional-drivers-with-12-days-of-christmas-2/): Prizes given away daily; Donation to St. Christopher Truckers Fund OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 2, 2022 – Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating professional truck drivers and the holiday season with its third annual 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Customers can enter to win prizes daily on Love’s Facebook page, beginning Dec. 5. In addition to the daily giveaways, Love’s - [The Season of Thankfulness](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/the-season-of-thankfulness/): What is gratitude? Do you remember the last time you expressed gratefulness for anything? If not, you are missing out! Do you know that gratitude influences both your physical and your emotional health? Having an attitude of gratefulness has several health benefits and that will make you grateful you read this article. First, let’s talk - [SCF & Driver Solutions Truck Driver Training School Launch Holiday T-Shirt Promotion to Benefit Truckers](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/scf-driver-solutions-truck-driver-training-school-launch-holiday-t-shirt-promotion-to-benefit-truckers/): 100 percent of the proceeds from specially designed, limited edition “Hammer Down 4 Truckers” t-shirts will go to St. Christopher to support truckers in need KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – November 23, 2022 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to join forces with Driver Solutions Truck Driver Training Program to launch a holiday t-shirt - [SCF Celebrates Continued Success of Rigs Without Cigs Program in support of the Great American Smokeout](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/scf-celebrates-continued-success-of-rigs-without-cigs-program-in-support-of-the-great-american-smokeout/): Study shows smoking is still one of the greatest health challenges for the trucking industry KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – November 17, 2022 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to share continued successful results of the trucking industry’s only smoking cessation program – Rigs Without Cigs – in support of the American Cancer Society’s - [Can I Really Get Breast Cancer? It’s Not Just for Women.](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/can-i-really-get-breast-cancer-its-not-just-for-women/): You’ve probably seen the pink ribbons, T-shirts, and other paraphernalia while shopping in fuel stops and big box stores, but if you didn’t already know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 281,000 women and over 2,700 men were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. So, while traditionally - [Plantable Health Sets Out to Improve the Health of U.S. Truck Drivers Through the Launch of a New Dietary Intervention Program](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/plantable-health-sets-out-to-improve-the-health-of-u-s-truck-drivers-through-the-launch-of-a-new-dietary-intervention-program/): New York, New York--- Plantable® Health Inc. (NEO: PLBL) (OTCQB: PLBLF) ("Plantable" or the "Company"), today announces the launch of The Road Athlete Challenge, fueled by Plantable ("The Challenge"), which is a dietary intervention program aimed to improve the health of U.S. truck drivers. The Challenge is in collaboration with Road Dog Radio's, Tim Ridley Show. The US Census states that - [SCF Receives Another Gracious Donation from AMBEST and Its Members](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/scf-receives-another-gracious-donation-from-ambest-and-its-members/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – September 22, 2022 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is excited to announce that AMBEST, the leading collective of independent truck stop and service center owners, is giving back a total of $31,150 for truck drivers in need. The funds were raised by owners and employees at the company’s - [C.H. Robinson Invites the World to Say “Thanks for Everything, Literally” to Truck Drivers, Kicks off More Than $100,000 in Giveaways](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/c-h-robinson-invites-the-world-to-say-thanks-for-everything-literally-to-truck-drivers-kicks-off-more-than-100000-in-giveaways/): In recognition of the approximately 100,000 miles per year truck drivers travel to deliver the goods people depend on, C.H. Robinson is giving away $100,000 and donating up to $25,000 to Truckers Relief Fund EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global logistics company C.H. Robinson today announced another initiative to honor truck drivers who go above and beyond to deliver - [SCF Launches Highway Heroes Campaign for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/scf-launches-highway-heroes-campaign-for-national-truck-driver-appreciation-week/): Brenny Transportation, Progressive Insurance, Pilot Company, Cobra Electronics, and Intact Insurance participating in this year’s campaign to celebrate heroes of the road KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – September 1, 2022 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is excited to announce the launch of the Highway Heroes Campaign in celebration of this year’s National Truck Driver - [Love’s Travel Stops donates $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/loves-travel-stops-donates-100000-to-st-christopher-truckers-fund-2022/): Continuing support for professional truck drivers OKLAHOMA CITY, August 16, 2022 – Love’s Travel Stops is continuing its support of professional truck drivers by donating $100,000 to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, it announced Tuesday. This is the third year the company has given to the organization that helps professional truck drivers and their - [Southern Recipe Pork Rinds Brings the Trucking Industry to the Forefront During Truck Driver Appreciation Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/southern-recipe-pork-rinds-brings-the-trucking-industry-to-the-forefront-during-truck-driver-appreciation-week/): Leading Pork Rind Brand Once Again Supports St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund By Including Consumers in this Year’s Cause Campaign DALLAS, TX (August 1, 2022) – In Southern Recipe’s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will once again shine a light on the truck driving industry and support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) with a - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund adds Big Rig Coffee Company as New Sponsor](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-adds-big-rig-coffee-company-as-new-sponsor/): Coffee on order brand made for those who keep America running will donate $1 for every sale to support drivers in need KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – July 19, 2022 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is excited to welcome Big Rig Coffee Company as a new sponsor to the St. Christopher family. The veteran-owned - [TravelCenters of America Announces Start of Annual Round Up Campaign](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/travelcenters-of-america-announces-start-of-annual-round-up-campaign/): WESTLAKE, Ohio - June 29, 2022 - TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, is once again supporting the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, or SCF, with its annual Round Up campaign. From July 1, 2022, to September 1, guests - [Are You Taking Care of the Largest Organ in Your Body?](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/are-you-taking-care-of-the-largest-organ-in-your-body/): Can you guess what the largest organ in the body is? It’s the skin! The skin, as an organ, includes our hair and nails. Here’s my question of the day: Are we taking care of the outside of our bodies as well as we take care of the inside? Maybe an even better question is, - [Eight Things You Can Do Anywhere to Reduce Stress and Anxiety](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/eight-things-you-can-do-anywhere-to-reduce-stress-and-anxiety/): Stress is the body’s reaction to a threat. It is a demand placed on the body. It can be short term or chronic. Cancer.gov defines it as the body's response to physical, mental, or emotional pressure. Stress can cause actual chemical changes in a person’s body which can raise heart rate and blood pressure. It - [SCF adds Scrubblade as New Sponsor](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/scf-adds-scrubblade-as-new-sponsor/): Innovative heavy-duty wiper blade maker will donate 1% of NET profits from all sales of Scrubblade wiper blades nationwide KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 4, 2022 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is excited to welcome Scrubblade as a new sponsor to the St. Christopher family. The brainchild of former pro BMXer turned inventor, - [SCF receives $50,000 donation from DDC FPO](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/scf-receives-50000-donation-from-ddc-fpo/): For Immediate Release St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund receives $50,000 donation from DDC FPO Freight BPO provider shows generous support for truck drivers needing assistance KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – February 10, 2022 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is thrilled to announce a generous donation from new corporate sponsor, DDC FPO, a strategic business - [AMBEST gives back with a $21,000 donation to SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/ambest-gives-back-with-a-21000-donation-to-scf/): Brentwood, TN 12/1/21 – AMBEST, the leading collective of independent truck stop and service center owners is giving back to the professional driver community with a total donation of $21,086 to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF). For over 33 years, AMBEST has continued to be an example of what it means to be America’s - [Love’s celebrates professional drivers with 12 Days of Christmas](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/loves-celebrates-professional-drivers-with-12-days-of-christmas/): Prizes given away daily; entries count as donation to help drivers in need OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 23, 2022 – Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating professional truck drivers and the holiday season with its second annual 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Customers can enter to win prizes daily on Love’s Facebook page, beginning Black Friday, - [SCF Celebrates Success of Rigs Without Cigs Program on Eve of Great American Smokeout®](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/scf-smokeout-rigs-without-cigs/): Only smoking cessation program for the trucking industry successfully addresses greatest healthcare challenge among professional truck drivers KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – November 17, 2021 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to share successful results of the trucking industry’s only smoking cessation program – Rigs Without Cigs – on the eve of the - [TravelCenters of America Register RoundUp Campaign Raises Over $100,000 for SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/travelcenters-of-america-register-roundup-campaign-raises-over-100000-for-scf/): TravelCenters of America Thanks Guests for Overwhelming Generosity Register RoundUp Campaign Raises Over $100,000 for Professional Drivers in Need WESTLAKE, Ohio – Nov. 5, 2021 – TravelCenters of America (Nasdaq: TA) is thanking its guests across the country for generously contributing nearly $102,000 for the St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), an organization which supports - [SCF Celebrates Success Stories from First Ever Diabetes Prevention Program for Trucking Industry](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/scf-celebrates-success-stories-from-first-ever-diabetes-prevention-program-for-trucking-industry/): Free program has resulted in 8 of the 12 drivers already achieving CDC-suggested 5 percent weight loss KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – September 21, 2021 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to share successful results from the initial eight months of the first ever Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved Diabetes - [Rolling Strong Supports St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Initiatives](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/rolling-strong-supports-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-initiatives/): Driver health and wellness platform provider offers free memberships to Diabetes Prevention Program participants and helps promote the SCF Rigs without Cigs program Riverside, Mo.– September 16, 2021 – Rolling Strong, the provider of health and wellness programs for transportation companies and their drivers, as well as owner-operators, today announced it is providing participants in the St. - [C.H. Robinson Launches Effort to Thank Drivers and Give Back](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/ch-robinson-launches-effort-to-thank-drivers-and-give-back/): C.H. ROBINSON LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE EFFORT TO THANK DRIVERS FOR THEIR EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS Via Letter-Writing Campaign, Cash Giveaways and Donations to Drivers Relief Fund Following a year of COVID-19 outbreaks, historic supply chain disruption and accelerated growth in home deliveries, the company will give away up to $75,000 during Truck Driver Appreciation Week EDEN PRAIRIE, - [Love’s Travel Stops donates $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/loves-travel-stops-donates-100000-to-st-christopher-truckers-fund-2/): Donation to help professional drivers during difficult time OKLAHOMA CITY, July 26, 2021 – Love’s Travel Stops has donated another $100,000 to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, it announced Monday. The nonprofit helps professional truck drivers and their families during difficult times. “Professional truck drivers keep America moving, and this is one way we’re thanking - [TA-Petro Launches Fundraising Campaign to Help Drivers in Need](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/ta-petro-launches-fundraising-campaign-to-help-drivers-in-need/): St. Christopher’s Trucker Relief Fund to Receive All Proceeds from Register Round Up Campaign TravelCenters of America, nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, is launching a fundraising campaign at locations nationwide to help professional drivers in need. Starting today through Labor Day, September 6, 2021, customers will have the - [St. Christopher Fund is a secret to help truckers](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/st-christopher-fund-is-a-secret-to-help-truckers/): via KnoxTNToday.com; Tom King | June 17, 2021 Secrets can be fun … and enlightening. Today it’s time to share a well-kept, little local secret with you. Ever heard of the “St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF)?” No? Not many have. So, what is the SCF? Yesterday, the Rotary Club of Farragut learned - [Art Auction Benefitting Truckers in Need Happens Next Month!](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/art-auction-benefitting-truckers-in-need-happens-next-month/): CREATE • AUCTION • DONATE Join the fun this July with the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and let’s get creative on behalf of truckers in need. Here’s what you need to know and how you can get involved: 1) ANYTHING Handmade (paintings, drawings, sculptures, woodwork, fabrics, jewelry, afghans, quilting, and more) 2) Submit picture and description of - [“Highway to Hope” Virtual Concert Raises More Than $75,000 for Drivers in Need](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/inaugural-highway-to-hope-virtual-concert-to-benefit-the-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-raises-more-than-75000/): Corporate sponsors and individual ticket sales make first virtual event for the fund a great success KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 26, 2021 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to announce that the inaugural “Highway to Hope” virtual benefit concert raised more than $75,000 to help support professional over-the-road and regional drivers - [Is Okra the Next Superfood?](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/is-okra-the-next-superfood/): Did you know that okra is not only good tasting (to a lot of people) but is also really good for you? Okra can be used as a thickening agent in recipes, help regulate blood sugar, and can also be healing to our gut. I know, I can hear you saying, “Yuck” or “Gross!” I - [Wynonna Judd to Headline “Highway to Hope” Virtual Concert to Benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/wynonna-judd-to-headline-highway-to-hope-virtual-concert-to-benefit-the-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – March 29, 2021 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to announce that country music singer Wynonna Judd will headline the organization’s first ever virtual benefit concert “Highway to Hope” on Sunday, May 16, from 6 – 8 pm CST. Judd will be joined by other country music artists - [TravelCenters of America Donates Nearly $25,000 to St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/travelcenters-of-america-donates-nearly-25000-to-st-christopher-fund/): TravelCenters of America has donated $24,960 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), as part of a candy promotion with World’s Finest Chocolate (WFC). In February, guests visiting TA’s travel stores had the opportunity to purchase a WFC candy bar at the registers, with a portion of the proceeds going to SCF, a nonprofit - [The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund announces an exciting partnership with ping](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/the-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-announces-an-exciting-partnership-with-ping/): The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with ping, provider of innovative driver safety and productivity technology. The St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) is a 501(c)(3), truck driver charity that helps over-the-road and regional semi-truck drivers and their families when an illness or injury, occurring - [Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? The St. Christopher Fund has answers!](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/questions-about-the-covid-19-vaccine-the-st-christopher-fund-has-answers/): To listen, check out our podcast: http://www.truckersfund.org/scf-podcasts/ What is the SCF doing to help truck driver get access to the vaccine? Starting in January, the SCF has reached out to trucking industry associations and organizations to help get support of easing access of the COVID-19 vaccines for truck drivers. We asked OOIDA, NATSO, ATA, NASTC, - [Eric Harley talks with Julie Dillon on Health and Wellness updates and new Diabetes Campaign](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/eric-harley-talks-with-julie-dillon-of-scf-health-and-wellness-diabetes-campaign/): Update from Saint Christopher Trucker’s Fund Posted on January 22, 2021 Eric talks with Julie Dillon of the Saint Christopher Trucker’s Fund on Health and Wellness/Diabetes Campaign Follow link above or here: https://www.redeyeradioshow.com/2021/01/22/update-from-saint-christopher-truckers-fund/ - [Our Year in Review: Milestones Made!  ?](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/our-year-in-review-milestones-made-🎉/): In 2020, the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund achieved several major milestones for the organization, and it wouldn't have been possible without YOUR support. You showed the world how important and essential truck drivers really are, and by doing so, you helped us reach our Driven to $1 Million goal! Our work is far from over - [5 year old Liam Salmon loses battle with DIPG](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/5-year-old-liam-salmon-loses-battle-with-dipg/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – January 1, 2021 – With a heavy heart, the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund delivers sad news this new year. 5 year old Liam Salmon, who has made a lasting impression on this industry, his community and this entire country, passed away on New Years Eve. Liam is the son of twenty-four-year - [Diabetes: The Silent Killer](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/diabetes-the-silent-killer/): Could you be one of the 38 million American adults with diabetes or 88 million Americans that are pre-diabetic and not know it? This month is American Diabetes Month, and we want to shine a spotlight on what has become one of the fastest growing health epidemics in the United States. It is also one - [Mack Trucks Donates $25,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/mack-trucks-donates-25000-to-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund/): GREENSBORO, NC (Oct. 19, 2020) – Mack Trucks donated $25,000 in proceeds from sales of the Mack #ThankATrucker Life Is Good T-shirt to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), a nonprofit offering financial assistance to ill or injured professional drivers and health and wellness programs. “Mack is pleased to be able to offer this - [St. Christopher Trucker Relief Fund: Ribbons to Support Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/st-christopher-trucker-relief-fund-ribbons-to-support-drivers/): Via Pilot Flying J: Samantha, Communications Team | October 6, 2020 It is our greatest job and privilege to support professional drivers as they continue to keep our country moving, while delivering supplies to our communities. Starting today, we are beginning our donation campaign with the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF), a - [Professional Drivers in Need to Receive Support from TravelCenters of America](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/professional-drivers-in-need-to-receive-support-from-travelcenters-of-america/): New point-of-sale fundraising campaign benefits St. Christopher’s Trucker Relief Fund (Westlake, Ohio) Sept. 16, 2020 - TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, is launching its first point-of-sale fundraising campaign to help professional drivers who may be out of work due to an illness - [The Truth About Sugar - The Good the Bad and the Ugly](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/the-truth-about-sugar-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/): What's the truth about sugar? Is it truly bad for you? If the answer is yes, then just how bad is it? In this article we will discuss what is sugar, the addictiveness of it, how it affects the body, and some alternatives to regular sugar. Most sugar is derived from processing the sap of - [Southern Recipe Pork Rinds Celebrates Truck Drivers as America’s Unsung Heroes](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/southern-recipe-pork-rinds-celebrates-truck-drivers-as-americas-unsung-heroes/): Leading Pork Rind Brand Once Again Supports St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund With Campaign Geared to Drive Awareness Lima, OH (August 19, 2020) – Southern Recipe, the preferred pork rind brand across America, will honor the more than 3.5 million hard working truck drivers in our country who travel nearly 400 billion miles each year with its - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Receives $62,500 Donation from MoLo Solutions](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-receives-62500-donation-from-molo-solutions/): Third party logistics company gamifies fundraising effort to rally employees and help truck drivers in need of support KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – July 14, 2020 – Nonprofit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), an organization that provides financial assistance to ill and injured truck drivers, today announced it has received a $62,500 donation from MoLo Solutions, a Chicago-based third-party - [Mack Trucks Partners with Life is Good to #ThankATrucker](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/mack-trucks-partners-with-life-is-good-to-thankatrucker/): GREENSBORO, NC (June 23, 2020) – Mack Trucks is partnering with Life is Good to offer a limited-edition, #ThankATrucker Mack® T-shirt with proceeds benefitting the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), a nonprofit offering financial assistance to ill or injured professional drivers, as well as health and wellness programs. The T-shirt currently is being sold - [The Importance of WATER](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/the-importance-of-water/): The Five Essentials to Sustain Life: Water, Air, Food, Sleep, Shelter We, as humans, need five essentials to sustain our lives. They are water, air, food, sleep, and shelter. Without just one of these essentials, the body will die. Some are more crucial than others but all are equally important. Today, we are going to - [Vitamin C for Immune Health - What is Good, Better, & Best](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/vitamin-c-for-immune-health-what-is-good-better-best/): Did you know that Vitamin C is vital for your immune system, heart and blood vessel health, and your body’s connective tissue? If your body isn’t getting enough of this vitamin it can have negative effects on your health. The recommended daily dosage of vitamin C is 65mg to 90mg per day but varies by - [The Importance of Positive Mental Health](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/the-importance-of-positive-mental-health/): Did you know that 1 in 5 people experience an issue with mental health each year, according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Yes, you read that correctly--1 in 5! An issue with mental health is one that affects a person's thoughts, behavior, mood or feelings. It may have an impact on how a - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Receives $100,000 Donation from Progressive Insurance](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-receives-100000-donation-from-progressive-insurance/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 14, 2020 – National nonprofit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) announced today that the charity has received a $100,000 donation from Progressive Insurance, a leader in the insurance industry and the nation’s #1 commercial auto and truck insurer. This donation follows a number of sizable contributions from companies and partners in the trucking - [High Blood Pressure: Do You Have It? What Can You Do About It?](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/high-blood-pressure-do-you-have-it-what-can-you-do-about-it/): May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. What exactly is blood pressure and what’s the big deal with it being high? I’m glad you ask. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood that pushes against the arteries in a body. Arteries carry blood to the body. If the pressure is hard against the arteries, - [Stress? What Stress? Do I Look Stressed?](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/stress-what-stress-do-i-look-stressed/): How appropriate that April is Stress Awareness Month. With all that we are experiencing in our world at this time, how can a person not feel the effects of stress? This is the first time in our lifetime that we have had a global pandemic that has almost shut our economy down. Without people on - [Yokohama Tire Supporting St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/yokohama-tire-supporting-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund/): As we collectively face the challenges posed to the country by the outbreak of COVID-19, we are consistently reminded of those who are on the front line, such as doctors and nurses, risking their lives facing this outbreak. In addition to those, there are many unsung heroes who are working behind the scenes performing essential - [Pilot Company donates $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Fund to help professional drivers amid COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/pilot-company-donates-100000-to-st-christopher-truckers-fund-to-help-professional-drivers-amid-covid-19-pandemic/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 16, 2020) – Pilot Company has donated $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) to support professional drivers and their families in times of need, and especially through this crisis. “Our country depends on professional drivers to keep our economy moving every day,” said Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot - [Coronavirus crisis boosts trucker relief fund donations](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/coronavirus-crisis-boosts-trucker-relief-fund-donations/): Via: Alan Adler and Freightwaves Outsized gifts from major sectors of trucking refill charity’s depleted coffers The coronavirus pandemic is raising awareness and large donations for a 12-year-old nonprofit charity dedicated to helping sick and injured semi-truck drivers. Just this week, multimodal third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: CHRW) donated $50,000 to the - [Love’s Travel Stops donates $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/loves-travel-stops-donates-100000-to-st-christopher-truckers-fund/): Donation to help professional drivers during difficult times OKLAHOMA CITY, April 9, 2020 – Love’s Travel Stops recently contributed $100,000 to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF). The donation will help professional drivers who can’t work due to illness or injury, which could be more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This donation - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Receives $50,000 Donation from C.H. Robinson at Critical Time for the Trucking Industry](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-receives-50000-donation-from-c-h-robinson-at-critical-time-for-the-trucking-industry/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – April 6, 2020 – National nonprofit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) announced today that the charity has received a $50,000 donation from C.H. Robinson, one of the largest logistics platforms in the world. The donation, one of the largest ever received by St. Christopher, comes at a critical time in the trucking industry, as - [Truckers step up as coronavirus pumps demand for necessities, but face mounting obstacles](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/truckers-step-up-as-coronavirus-pumps-demand-for-necessities-but-face-mounting-obstacles/): Via: Washington Post | By: Ian Duncan HANDOUT-James Rogers and his dog Sergeant have been hauling emergency supplies to Seattle during the coronavirus outbreak. Demand for some kinds of truck freight is booming as stores try to keep stripped shelves restocked. These goods will then be stored as freight in many ways, often put into - [Showers of Praise Greet Busy Truckers](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/showers-of-praise-greet-busy-truckers/): via: Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter for Transport Topics As truck drivers crisscross the country hauling goods vital to the fight against the coronavirus, they find themselves at the center of another fast-spreading outbreak: nationwide gratitude. It's showing up along the roads, on TV, in emails and social media, and even at the White House. - [COVID-19: An Update From Our Executive Director and How To Help](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/covid-19-an-update-from-our-executive-director-and-how-to-help/): We are in unprecedented times. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and the incredible speed at which things are changing around us, we are proactively adapting our operations. We are taking every possible precaution to keep our staff safe during this time. We remain open to continue our mission of Saving Lives and Families, One - [Time for a Colonoscopy? To Go or Not to Go…](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/time-for-a-colonoscopy-to-go-or-not-to-go/): During this time of stress and fear that our country is encountering, the last thing on many minds is preventative health maintenance. While this is understandable, our personal health is something to be cherished. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that anyone 50 or over should - [Love Your Heart-Don’t Be a Statistic](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/love-your-heart-dont-be-a-statistic/): February is widely known to be the month that we celebrate Valentine’s Day but, more importantly, it is also National Heart Disease Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control states that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with one in four deaths occurring as a result. You may be - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Hits $3 Million Milestone in Providing Assistance to Over-the-Road Semi-Truck Drivers and Their Families in Need](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-hits-3-million-milestone-in-providing-assistance-to-over-the-road-semi-truck-drivers-and-their-families-in-need/): KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (Dec. 20, 2019) – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) announced that it has hit a milestone since the nonprofit’s inception in 2008 and has given $3 million in financial assistance on behalf of over-the-road semi-truck drivers and their families in need. The amount has helped 2,805 drivers and their families who - [Don’t Let Hindsight Be 2020](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/dont-let-hindsight-be-2020/): As 2020 approaches quickly, many of us will make New Year’s Resolutions. Your resolution may be to exercise more or eat healthier. Or, you may be like a lot people and ask, “Why bother?” Well, I’m so glad you asked! I would like to share with you why “bothering” is so important. “Bothering” to do - [Get Ready for #GivingTuesday with St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/get-ready-for-givingtuesday-with-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund/): Giving Tuesday is happening December 3, 2019 and there are plenty of ways to showcase your support and generosity for the organizations that mean the most to you. Knoxville, Tennessee (Nov. 21, 2019) – #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December - [AMBEST Doubles 2019 Donation to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/ambest-doubles-2019-donation-to-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund/): National truck stop and service center network exceeds fundraising goal and donates $30,301 to provide financial assistance to drivers and their families who are out of work due to injury or illness NASHVILLE (Nov. 18, 2019) – For the past four years, AMBEST, a national network of independent truck stop and service centers, has been - [Rigs Without Cigs Program a Success](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/rigs-without-cigs-program-success/): Two years after the September 2017 inception of the Rigs without Cigs program, it is still going strong and still seeing drivers become tobacco free. Rigs without Cigs (RwC) was created as part of St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund’s efforts to provide preventative health programs for professional drivers across the United States. On a daily - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund receives more than $20,000 in donations at the 2019 Great American Trucking Show](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-receives-more-than-20000-in-donations-at-the-2019-great-american-trucking-show/): DALLAS, Texas (Aug. 28, 2019) – Thousands of guests came out to support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) Thursday, Aug. 22 through Saturday, Aug. 24 at the 20th Annual Great American Trucking Show. A grand total of $21,218 was raised for the nonprofit from various efforts including: silent and live auctions, dunk tank volunteers and - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund at The Great American Trucking Show’s 20th Anniversary](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/truckers-relief-fund-at-great-american-trucking-show-2019/): DALLAS, Texas (Aug. 8, 2019) – St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund will be hosting booth No. 4040 in the Health Pavilion at the Great American Trucking Show. The show is located at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and is a multi-day event spanning from Thursday, Aug. 22 through Saturday, Aug. 24 "We always look - [That's Trucking: Adventures of a Jump Seat Rookie](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/thats-trucking-adventures-of-a-jump-seat-rookie/): When you start working in the trucking industry, you learn very quickly that life would look drastically different without truck drivers. Five years ago I started working at St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and fell in love with this industry. I've learned a lot of terminology, learned the difference between a company driver and a - [TravelCenters of America Kicks Off Tenth Annual ‘Band Together For St. Christopher Fund’ Campaign](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/travelcenters-of-america-kicks-off-tenth-annual-band-together-for-st-christopher-fund-campaign/): TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA KICKS OFF TENTH ANNUAL ‘BAND TOGETHER FOR ST. CHRISTOPHER FUND’ CAMPAIGN DONATIONS HELP SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS IN NEED WESTLAKE, Ohio – July 1, 2019 – TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) (Nasdaq: TA), operator of the TA®, Petro Stopping Centers® and TA Express® brands, today launched its tenth annual campaign in support of - [St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and Award-winning Country Music Artist Joe Nichols Team Up to Support Truck Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-and-award-winning-country-music-artist-joe-nichols-team-up-to-support-truck-drivers/): KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 20, 2019 – Nonprofit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is teaming up with CMA and ACM award winning, 3 time Grammy nominated country music artist Joe Nichols to help raise awareness for the organization’s mission to help promote health and wellness for the 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S., and provide financial - [High $5 Campaign Kicks Off – 100 Monthly Recurring Donor Goal](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/high-5-campaign-kicks-off-100-monthly-recurring-donor-goal/): Knoxville, TN – May 6th, 2019 St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is kicking off the first ever High $5 campaign starting Monday, May 6th running through May 8th, and we need YOUR help! We’re looking for 100 new monthly recurring donors and we want YOU to become one for just $5 a month. For the - [11 Year Anniversary!](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/11-year-anniversary/): Well, here we are, 11 years to the day that the first St. Christopher Fund driver received assistance. It’s hard to believe how much we’ve grown during this time! Just to give a quick example of this: we helped 28 drivers in 2008 versus 364 in 2018! For those who aren’t familiar with our history, - [AMBEST Re-Invests in Truckers’ Health Through Annual Donation to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/ambest-re-invests-in-truckers-health-through-annual-donation-to-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund/): National truck stop and service center network donates $15,200 to support drivers and their families who are out of work due to injury or illness. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Jan. 14, 2019 – Each day, thousands of truck drivers stop at an AMBEST truck stop and service center along their route, and over the last three - [Stop COPD Before It Starts](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/stop-copd-before-it-starts/): Dr. John McElligott and Dr. Donna Kennedy discuss the #1 cause of COPD and how you can avoid or stop their effects before start. Read all about it here. - [Alcohol Isn't the Only Cause of Liver Disease](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/alcohol-isnt-the-only-cause-of-liver-disease/): Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is considered to be an epidemic in America. With no medications available to treat this disease, you can learn what is the best treatment option by reading the following article written by Dr. John McElligott and Dr. Donna Kennedy. Learn more HERE. - [St. Christopher Fund Receives Donation From Pilot Flying J In Honor Of 60th Anniversary](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/st-christopher-fund-receives-donation-from-pilot-flying-j-in-honor-of-60th-anniversary/): For Immediate Release St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Selected to Receive Portion of Pilot Flying J’s $2 Million Donation In honor of its 60th anniversary, Pilot Flying J selected more than 20 nonprofits around the U.S. to support financially. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Nov. 12, 2018 – Nonprofit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) - [Band Together Campaign Raises Awareness & Money for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/band-together-campaign-raises-awareness-money-for-st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund/): For Immediate Release TA/Petro, Sapp Bros. and Coffee Cup Fuel Stop ‘banded together’ to raise over $200,000 for truck drivers in need of financial assistance around the holiday season. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Nov. 8, 2018 – This Thanksgiving, truckers around the country can be thankful for TA/Petro, Sapp Bros. and Coffee Cup Fuel Stop, three - [Diabetes on the Road](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/diabetes-on-the-road/): 1: Plan your meals - Most poor diet choices are made due to lack of planning. Meal planning really applies to anyone living with or without diabetes. Most poor diet choices are made due to lack of planning. Creating a routine with meals and having a general idea of what you will be eating for - [Blue Tiger Helps Many Drivers with Large Donation to St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/blue-tiger-helps-many-drivers-with-large-donation-to-st-christopher-fund/): Blue Tiger Embraces Corporate Social Responsibility with $84,050 Donation to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Read all the details on the Blue Tiger 2018 Donation Press Release. - [Summer Heat Creates Health Risks for Truckers](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/summer-heat-creates-health-risks-for-truckers/): The cab of your truck is probably pretty cool and comfy when you have the key on. The 2018 Land Line Reader Survey says 56 percent of respondents do not yet use an alternative to idling. So, while heat stress is a rare issue when the truck is running, there is clear danger for many - [Four Ways to Alleviate Back Pain](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/learn-four-ways-to-alleviate-back-pain/): Dr. John discusses four ways that truckers can alleviate back pain that truckers can do while out on the road. Read all about it here. - [Armstrong Tire Announces Partnership with St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/armstrong-tire-announces-partnership-with-st-christopher-fund/): For Release 09.10.2018 Armstrong Tire Launches ‘The Highway Is My Home' Campaign for Truck Drivers Miami, FL – Armstrong Tire officially kickstarted ‘The Highway Is My Home' campaign in honor of National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week. The campaign includes the release of a new documentary film that highlights the joys and challenges of life on - [Trucking Heroes - 2018](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/trucking-heroes-2018/): Brenny Transportation is supporting truck drivers this #TruckDriverAppreciation2018 by supporting SCF and sharing the stories of truck driving heroes. To see all the ways Brenny supports truckers and learn more about the Brenny Champions, you can visit their website HERE. [testimonial_view id="3"] - [Heartland Express Matches Funds Raised at GATS Auction to Benefit St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/heartland-express-matches-funds-raised-at-auction-to-benefit-st-christopher-fund/): For Immediate Release Heartland Express to Match Money Raised by Annual GATS Auction Benefiting St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Matching donation of $16,038 will help nonprofit serving over-the-road/regional semi-truck drivers and their families. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Aug. 29, 2018 – Over the weekend, nonprofit St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) received $16,038 from - [Band Together for St. Christopher Fund 2018](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/band-together-for-st-christopher-fund-2018/): TA/Petro, Sapp Bros. and Coffee Cup Fuel Stop locations will again participate in the 2018 Band Together for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Coffee Cup Fuel Stops and Sapp Bros. will be participating during the month of August. TA/Petro will offer support from August 15th through September 30th. Individuals making $1 donations will receive a wristband and those - [Jim's Day](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/jims-day/): Have you ever wondered how you can give back to the industry and honor a valued member of our large trucking family at the same time? We have the answer for you! Jim's Day!!! Jim Johnston believed in the mission of St. Christopher Fund and was an avid supporter since its inception. In 1973, Jim - [Overdrive Magazine Writes Article Featuring Testimonies of SCF Beneficiaries](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/overdrive-magazine-writes-article-featuring-testimonies-of-scf-beneficiaries/): Recently, Todd Dills, Senior Editor of Overdrive Magazine wrote an an article about taking a 'new look' at an 'old favorite'. We are appreciative of the support given by such writers as Dills. Thank you, Todd Dills for helping us, help drivers. Together, we can Save Lives and Families, One Driver At a Time. Below - [Yoga For Truckers - Yes, You CAN Do it!](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/yoga-for-truckers-yes-you-can-do-it/): Yoga for Truckers: 3 Moves to Help You Feel Better, Wherever By: Hope Zvara of Mother Trucker Yoga Yoga and fitness for everyone else, but nothing truly for truckers. WHAAAT... Yoga for truckers? You heard correct! Yoga-For-Truckers! A hard life, filled with constant struggles, but that doesn't mean these road warriors don't want to be - [What is Yoga and How Can It Help a Truck Driver?](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/what-is-yoga-and-how-can-it-help-a-truck-driver/): What is yoga? By Hope Zvara, Mother Trucker Yoga® A question that a few years ago could have been more easily answered. But in todays modern western world one that is a bit more complicated to answer. Many equate yoga to stretching, or even impossible poses followed by sitting still and meditating (what is that - [What is "Rhabdo"? Bet You Can't Guess!](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/what-is-rhabdo-bet-you-cant-guess/): This may be the first time you have ever heard the term, Rhabdo. You may be asking yourself, "What is it? Can I get it? Is it contagious?" In this article, written for Landline, Dr. John McElligott tells us all about "Rhabdo". Take a few minutes and get your questions answered! Read it HERE! Thank - [Truck Driving Veteran Receives Gift of Freightliner Truck](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/truck-driving-veteran-receives-gift-of-freightliner-truck/): Progressive Insurance's Keys To Progress program has been giving personal vehicles to deserving veterans for several years as a way to show their appreciation for their service. This year, Progressive Commercial wanted to expand the program and give a truck tractor to a truck driving veteran. Progressive Commercial reached out to St. Christopher Truckers Relief - [The Voice of Cancer](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/the-voice-of-cancer/): Guest blog contributor, Carolyn O'byrne, shares her thoughts on oral cancer causes and ways to prevent it! Read all about it--- The Voice of Cancer. - [No Shortage of Stress in Trucking](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/no-shortage-of-stress-in-trucking/): Truckers provide a very important service to all of us. If you've got it, a trucker brought it, as they say. This extremely important career often sets the stage for relationship problems, depression, stress, and physical health problems. Lack of vacations, being away from friends and family for weeks on end, getting little respect, isolation...the - [National Nutrition Month - How's Your Health?](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/national-nutrition-month-hows-health/): March is National Nutrition Month. What's the big deal? Why would there be a month dedicated to this? Nutrition equals health. We all want to be healthy, and we all want quality of life. Truckers obviously don't have the most active job because we just sit down all day, going from place to place. In - [Giving Assistant - Make a Difference](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/giving-assistant-make-difference/): Have you ever thought to yourself, "I would really like to be able to make a donation to St.Christopher Fund and help other drivers but I don't have any extra money"? Well, now you can! Giving Assistant is a program similar to Ebates and Amazon Smile. When you shop online at stores that have partnered - ["Cause We Can" Breakfast to Benefit St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/cause-can-breakfast-benefit-st-christopher-fund/): Attending the Mid America Trucking Show this year? If so, stop by the Papa John's parking lot for a home cooked meal. It is some of the best food that you can eat! On Wednesday the "Cause We Can" Cafe group, headed up by Janet McNeil, will be hard at work setting up their - [This One's For The Girls - Cervical Health](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/ones-girls-cervical-health/): The cervix is an organ that we only think about when something goes wrong with it! It is the passage between the vagina and the uterus. Among other things, it's also a barrier that keeps vaginal bacteria out of the uterus itself and it holds the baby in when a woman is pregnant. It acts - [Working Together to Benefit a Driver](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/working-together-benefit-driver/): Recently, St. Christopher Fund and Truckers Final Mile helped a driver who had financial difficulties due to flu complications, leading to paralysis. Bills were overdue and his home was not wheelchair accessible. Wendy Parker, of Overdrive Online, wrote an excellent article proving that organizations can and should work together to meet the needs of others. - [Dr. John Discusses ED and Smoking](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/ed-smoking/): I recently talked about ED and Smoking on the Tim Ridley Show on XM146 Road Dog Trucking Radio. Brad, a truck driver, wanted some additional information on this subject. So - here you go! MEN - TIME TO GET YOUR ATTENTION! This information is hot off the presses from my friends at Harvard Health. Being - [Facebook Live with Dr. John-Tobacco Usage and How to Handle Cravings](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/7041-2/): Dr. John McElligott talks about the detriments of smoking and the toll that it takes on the body. He also discusses cravings and how to deal with them. - [Rigs Without Cigs First Quarter Results](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/rigs-without-cigs-first-quarter-results/): How do you measure success? Is it strictly by looking at the bottom line or does it go much deeper than that? Let's find out! Drivers began signing up for the Rigs without Cigs program in August and the program started September 1st, 2017. It is a year long program that drivers can participate in - [SCF Introduces New Board Members for 2018](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/scf-introduces-new-board-members-2018/): St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is honored to welcome Norita Taylor & Mark Singleton as two of our new board members for the upcoming year. They will serve along side seven other board members who are some of the best individuals in the trucking industry. We are excited to bring their expertise and experience - [Peace on Earth](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/peace-on-earth/): Guest Contributor: Carolyn O'byrne Drivers, According to an internet search, - [American Heart Association New High Blood Pressure Guideline](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/american-heart-association-new-high-blood-pressure-guideline/): Monday, the American Heart Association announced that it is changing the blood pressure guidelines for the first time in fourteen years. Under the new guideline a person will be considered to have high blood pressure if their reading measures above 130/80. The changes are expected to drastically impact adult Americans: revising the hypertension threshold downward - [SCF Semi Singers Challenge to Benefit Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/scf-semi-singers-challenge-benefit-drivers/): Do you want to make a difference in the life of a driver and get the chance to sing with Bill Weaver at Mid-America Truck Show? All you have to do is donate, sing and post it to Facebook. Recently, Bill Weaver reached out to St. Christopher Fund offering to partner with us and has - [Veteran Trucker Honored by Trip to Arlington National Cemetery](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/veteran-trucker-honored-trip-arlington-national-cemetery/): St. Christopher Fund Executive Director, Dr. Donna Kennedy, recently had her grandfather honored by the Honor Flight of North East Tennessee. This non-profit organization provided Mr. Salyers with the trip of a lifetime. Dr. Kennedy's grandfather was given the opportunity to participate in a 'wreath laying ceremony' at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in - ["Band Together" for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/band-together/): During the month of August, TA/Petro, Sapp Bros. and Coffee Cup Fuel Stop locations will again participate in the 2017 Band Together for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. This year’s campaign runs August 1st through August 31st. Individuals making $1 donations will receive a wristband and those making $5 donations will receive an SCF keychain. - [Expediter of the Year, Robert Burton, Donates Prize Money to SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/expediter-year-robert-burton-donates-prize-money-scf/): The 17th edition of Expedite Expo, held July 14 and 15 at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Ky., had a big first: the delivery of the Expediter of the Year award to the first-ever winner, Robert Burton. Read the full story HERE. Greg Thompson with Missing Word Solutions spoke with the Burtons and V3 about the award and the - [Progressive and St. Christopher Fund team up with singer/songwriter Brother Sal, on “Hustle on Home"](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/progressive-st-christopher-fund-team-singersongwriter-brother-sal-hustle-home/): Raising money and awareness of trucker health issues is extremely important to Progressive, as they understand long hours on the road can take its toll on a trucker’s health, and they are committed to showing appreciation for the sacrifices drivers make. To raise awareness about the importance of trucker health, Progressive Commercial Insurance is teaming up - ["Run with Jazzy" Where Is Jazzy Now?](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/run-jazzy-jazzy-now/): j It's been seven years since Jazzy ran across America to raise awareness for drivers in need. In 2010, 16-year-old Jazzy Jordan ran over 3,000 miles, collecting donations along the way to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Get the update on Run for Jazzy. - [4 State Trucks Fundraiser to Benefit St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/4-state-trucks-fundraiser-benefit-st-christopher-fund/): JOPLIN, MO, June 29, 2017 – 4 State Trucks in Joplin, MO is proud to be kicking off their “Add a $1 to your invoice for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund” promotion during the month of July. 4 State Trucks will be matching every customer donation dollar for dollar for the entire month. St. - [Local Volunteers "Making a Difference" at St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/local-volunteers-making-a-difference-at-st-christopher-fund/): Several local individuals and one business has volunteered hundreds of hours helping us become more efficient in the office. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize them and publicly thank each of them for their hard work. Read the full article HERE . - [Dart Has "Cash Grab" at MATS & St. Christopher Fund Benefits](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/dart-cash-grab-mats-st-christopher-fund-benefits/): Dart Transit Company recently teamed up with the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky. Read all about it HERE. - [DART donates $4,400 at MATS](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/dart-donates-4400-mats/): Listen here to the podcast about the St. Christopher Fund's new sponsor! - [St. Christopher Truckers Fund Has Successful T-Shirt Fundraiser](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/st-christopher-truckers-fund-successful-t-shirt-fundraiser/): Once again drivers, employers and individuals have stepped up to help raise money to help professional truck drivers and their families meet their financial obligations during times of severe duress brought on by medical challenges. SCF decided to sell #truckerfund T-shirts as a fundraising campaign. During the month of April the t-shirt campaign raised $1,040. - [Doc Bud's Fit Worker FAB 5 Workout For Truckers](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/doc-buds-fit-worker-fab-5-workout-truckers/): SCF is excited to have Dr. Bud Harris as a guest contributor on our blog site. Dr. Bud has written an article concerning his FAB5 training routine. This simple 15 minute workout has helped dozens of people. It is called HiiT: High Intensity Interval Training where one works their muscles fast in short time frames whereas - [SCF and James Houston Chat with Hillbilly Radio Express](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/scf-james-houston-chat-hillbilly-radio-express/): St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and James Houston, winner of the Driven to Be Healthy Challenge, sit down with HiIllbilly Radio Express to discuss how the health challenge impacted James' life. SCF also has the opportunity to share our mission of ''saving lives and families, one driver at a time' and our partnership with FASTPORT! - [Cause We Can Continues to Help Drivers with Benefit Breakfast](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/cause-can-continues-help-drivers-benefit-breakfast/): If you were at MATS and and visited the Cause We Can Cafe in the Papa John’s parking lot, you experienced one the best breakfast buffets in Louisville! The aroma of bacon could be smelled throughout the area. The MATS crew this year held a benefit breakfast to support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and Truckers Final - [St. Christopher Fund Partners With Fastport](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/st-christopher-fund-partners-fastport/): Certain medical conditions makedrivers ineligible to continue as an over-the-road trucker, they do not make the person unable to work. The SCF is partnering with Fastport to refer these persons to apprenticeship programs to be trained in other transportation jobs. Get all the details HERE. - [The Driven to Be Healthy Challenge Winners Are....](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/health-challenge-winners/): Driven to Be Healthy is a six month health challenge that is sponsored by SCF. Two professional truckers are awarded a Grand Prize at the end of the competition. Read about our winners, what motivates them and the keys to their success HERE. - [Corporate Sponsors Continue to Make Impact in Lives of Truckers](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/corporate-sponsors-continue-make-impact-lives-truckers/): Each week St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund receives applications from truckers that are experiencing life altering injuries or illnesses. Some drivers may have debilitating injuries while others have serious health problems such as a heart attack, stroke or cancer. In 2016, SCF assisted over 300 professional truck drivers with $377,335.28. This involves paying living expenses such - [Think You May Need a Sleep Study?](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/think-may-need-sleep-study/): Many drivers go for their DOT physical and get the news that they need to have a sleep study completed before they can get back out on the road. This can be an extreme financial hardship for the driver and his/her family. A sleep study can help to determine whether they have a sleep disorder - [Heart Attacks-They Don't Just Happen to Men](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/heart-attacks-dont-just-happen-men/): At St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund every month, we work with truck drivers that have experienced the devastating effects of a heart attack. After a heart attack, the heart is very weak and that can cause several concerns for the body and its recovery. A good diet is key to a healthy lifestyle but that's - [Truckers Relief Fund Vaccine Program Successful Once Again](https://www.truckersfund.org/02/truckers-relief-fund-vaccine-program-successful/): Part of the mission of St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is to provide programs that will benefit professional drivers and the trucking industry. For the second straight year the SCF has had a successful vaccine program. With sponsorship from National Association of Independent Truckers, Owner Operators Independent Driving Association, and The Little Clinic, SCF has - [SCF Board Member and Driver, Rick Ash, Receives FREE Shingles Vaccine](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/scf-board-member-driver-rick-ash-receives-free-shingles-vaccine/): I just got back from a walk over to my local Kroger grocery store (King Soopers here in Colorado). I went there to get my FREE shingles vaccination at the Little Clinic within the store. The Little Clinic was out of the vaccine but I was able to get it in the pharmacy. I say - [Driven To Be Healthy Mentor Participates in Wreaths Across America](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/driven-healthy-mentor-participates-wreaths-across-america/): Michael Blaker, a driver with Giltner and St. Christopher Fund Driven To Be Healthy Mentor, participated in the Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 17th. Michael's truck is pictured in the background. Wreaths Across America is an is an opportunity to show our respect in the year-round mission to honor those who serve and sacrifice. Every - [2017 A Good Year for the Trucking Industry?](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/2017-good-year-trucking-industry/): Jake Tully, with TruckDrivingJobs, is a guest blog contributor for the St. Christopher Truckers Fund. Read the following article, HERE to find out his thoughts on 2017 and the trucking industry. - [Truckers Fund Helps Multiple Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/truckers-fund-helps-multiple-drivers/): St. Christopher Truckers Fund has helped approximately 1,700 drivers with over $1.4M since 2007. The following video shows just a few ways that we have been able to make a difference in the life of a trucker. Watch HERE - [Driver Saves Hundred's of Dollars with Free Vaccine Voucher](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/driver-saves-hundreds-dollars-free-vaccine-voucher/): Michael Frybarger saved over $200 on a shingles vaccine by using the FREE vaccine voucher provided by St. Christopher Truckers Fund, NAIT and OOIDA. Thank you, Michael for sharing your story with us! And, thank you, NAIT and OOIDA for your partnership with us! Together we will work to keep drivers healthy! Today I took - [My Journey to Healthy Living](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/journey-healthy-living-2/): Truck driving is a tough job; you either love it or you do something else. The long hours, the lack of sleep, and the lack of exercise all contributed to my health problems. by Ron Morton . I have no one to blame but myself. I made poor choices and ate all the wrong things - [Blue Tiger Brings In Big $$$](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/blue-tiger-brings-big/): Blue Tiger teamed up with TravelCenters of America to sell special headsets at their locations through the end of the year. $10 of each set is donated to the SCF. Read more about the program here! The SCF was presented a $105,000 check from sales through August while attending GATS. - [7 Reasons Drinking Water is Vital to Your Health & Ways to Drink More!](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/7-reasons-drinking-water-vital/): Water IS a miracle product and it makes up 60% of our body weight. Take a look at everything water does for your body and health: Flushes toxins out of vital organs Carries nutrients to cells Regulates body temperature Lubricates and cushions joints Aids the digestive system Helps the brain manufacture hormones and neurotransmitters Protects - [Truckin' Runners 3rd Annual 5K, October 24-30, to Benefit Truckers Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/truckin-runners-3rd-annual-5k-october-34-30-benefit-truckers-fund/): Truckin Runners is sponsoring a 5K to help other drivers who have experienced financial hardships due to a medical problem. Last year the 5K raised over $1,000 to help drivers! For more information or to sign up, visit the Truckin' Runners Event Page or watch the video below with Jeff Clark and Team Run Smart. - [Sapp Bros Join Band Together](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/sapp-bros/): Sapp Bros. Travel Centers participated in Band Together for the first time and raised $6,670 to help professional drivers. Sapp Bros joined Travel Centers of America and Coffee Cup Fuel Stops, all of whom sold wristbands for $1 at their locations during the month of August. The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund gives a big thank you to everyone - [Free Dental Care Clinics for Uninsured in North Carolina](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/free-dental-care-clinics-uninsured-north-carolina/): North Carolina will have several dates for "free" dental care throughout the state over the next several months. The information is provided here. - [APU Exemption Guide](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/apu-exemption-guide/): APUs (auxiliary power units) are used by a large amount of truckers to assist in limiting fuel use since they reduce the need to run their trucks engines on idle while parked. But seeing as they usually weigh several hundred pounds, they may be an obstacle for drivers who frequently carry around the maximum weight - [NAIT Donates Again!](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/great-day-st-christopher-truckers-fund/): St. Christopher Truckers Fund received a sizable donation this past week at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas. David King, NAIT's Vice President of Association Programs, donated $100,000 to help drivers in need! Watch what David has to say about drivers and the SCF. Thanks to Truckers News for the picture! - [SCF Will Be at GATS!](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/scf-will-gats/): St. Christopher Truckers Fund staff will be attending GATS again this year. We will be located in the Health Pavilion in booth #24169. Stop by and say "hello" and also register for Blue Tiger Headset to be given away on Saturday . You do not have to present to win. Dr. John and his associates - [5 Surprising Healthy Foods That Can Help With Weight Loss](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/5-surprising-healthy-foods-can-help-weight-loss/): There are at least 5 foods that can help with weight loss that the average person would normally not consider. The following video from Everyday Health tell what those 5 foods are and some important information about each of them. - [Southern Recipe and St. Christopher Truckers Fund Honor Truck Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/southern-recipe-st-christopher-truckers-fund-honor-truck-drivers/): Southern Recipe, the pork rind brand, will honor the more than 3.5 million hard working truck drivers in our country who travel nearly 400 billion miles each year with its 5th Annual Truck Driver Appreciation campaign. Click here Press release to read the full article. - [Band Together For SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/band-together-scf/): The annual Band Together for St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund begins today! Travel Centers of America, Coffee Cup Fuel Stops and Sapp Brothers Travel Centers are participating in the campaign to help drivers who have financial difficulties due to a medical problem. All guests employees will be invited to buy a wristband for $1 - [Dr. John's Daily Prayer](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/dr-johns-daily-prayer/): Lord God please bless the Kings of the Highway and the Queens of the Interstates as they bring us Americans our gifts. These gifts come every day, night, week, month and year and never stop! Bless these fearless men and women who keep America moving and never ever get the respect and praise that is due - [AMBEST Makes Donation to SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/ambest-donates-truckers-fund/): We would like to thank AMBEST for making a $5,000 donation to St. Christopher Truckers Fund. We are grateful for their partnership in helping drivers in need due to a medical problem. This donation will provide rent/mortgage and utilities for at least 5 drivers with financial difficulties. SCF has helped over 1,500 drivers with over - [Excessive Thirst And Diabetes](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/excessive-thirst-diabetes/): By John McElligott, MD Question: I am incredibly thirsty all the time. I drink plenty of water, coffee, juice and bottled iced tea, but just can't seem to get enough. Is something wrong with me? There are a number of reasons for being so thirsty, but my main concern is that excessive thirst could - [Yes, You Can Cook In A Truck](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/yes-can-cook-truck/): By Kari Fisher, Missing Driver Alert Network Truck cooking can be easy and creative and is a much healthier option to the fast-food options offered at truck stops. If you have no inverter installed in your truck, a small 400 watt 12-volt installation will operate a 2 qt. slow cooker, which is the perfect size - [Get Organized with Plastic Bags](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/get-organized-plastic-bags/): By Idella Hansen, Driver with IBI Secured Transport Do you ever wonder where and how you are going to store all the small stuff that you need to keep up with while on the road? Do you know that a clear little bag can be a great organization tool? We are going to start off - [Spin The Wheel to Help Drivers in Need at Expedite Expo](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/spin-wheel-help-drivers-need-expedite-expo/): Thank you to Buck Black and TA Petro for providing the Spin the Wheel Game to help drivers with financial difficulties due to a medical problem. - [HEAR BUZZ & LORI TALK ABOUT HOW THEY HELP DRIVERS IN NEED](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/hear-buzz-lori-talk-help-drivers-need/): https://youtu.be/tJ75yPgxX5c - [GRIEF IN THE TRUCK](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/grief-in-the-truck/): Grief in the Trucking Industry By Buck Black, Trucker Therapy Unfortunately, there has been a lot of death in the trucking industry which is part of the reason why most truckers seriously research life insurance before stepping into the driving cabin. It is very difficult to hear about these tragedies and often even more difficult - [TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/take-charge-health-late/): Jimmy McClendon, now deceased, pleads with drivers to make the health changes necessary to live longer! Read his story HERE. - [EASY TRUCK ORGANIZATION](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/easy-truck-organization/): Considerations to Keep in Mind for Easy Truck Organization by Ed Harrison Truckers who spend the majority of their time on the road often wonder if it's even possible to organize their big rigs. While doing this does take a bit of time, it's well worth the effort and can assist a road loving professional - [What To Do With Those USED Grocery Bags](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/used-grocery-bags/): By Idella Hansen, Driver with IBI Secured Transport Ok folks we all buy groceries and then use the plastic grocery bags in the truck for our trash. Currently, a few ways to store them are as follows: Some containers have a sleeve that has elastic in both ends put them in at the top and - [Healthy Eating Advice for Semi-Truck Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/1663-2/): It may seem impossible to eat healthy when you are driving across the country, but luckily it isn't. There are truck drivers all over who are able to maintain a healthy diet while hauling loads on the open road. Many have found simple ways to incorporate wholesome foods into their diet, taking better care of - [17 WAYS TO EXERCISE WITH THE TRUCK](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/waystoexercisewiththetruck/): I think that everyone knows that trucking is a difficult job, drivers have to be away from home for long periods of time, make sure everything on their truck is in perfect condition. It is a hard job that requires hours on the road. The long hours on the road usually means that drivers can't - [Jimmy McClendon, Now Deceased, Pleads With Drivers to Take Care of Their Health](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/jimmy-mcclendon-now-deceased-pleads-drivers-take-care-health/): My Story as told to my long time friend Dr.John, on his house call to Moriarty NM, and The St. Christopher Fund Folks. First let me tell you a bit of who I am or better yet who or what I'm not. I'm not a doctor or health care pro; in fact I'm probably just - [Pilot Flying J Continues with Platinum Sponsorship](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/pilot-flying-j-continues-with-platinum-sponsorship/): We would like to thank Pilot/Flying J for their continued sponsorship at the Platinum Level to help drivers in need. Pilot has given $10,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Fund again this year to help drivers that have a medical problem that has led to a financial difficulty. This money will help 10 drivers with living expenses - [Blue Tiger Bluetooth Headsets to Benefit SCF on Sale in TA/Petro!](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/blue-tiger-bluetooth-headsets-to-benefit-scf-on-sale-in-tapetro/): TravelCenters of America LLC, (TravelCenters), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, has partnered with Blue Tiger USA® to benefit professional drivers through the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) with donations from sales of specially designed Blue Tiger Elite headsets. Beginning today, through December 31, 2016, $10 from the sale of - [Hear Shannon Currier Talk about SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/hear-shannon-currier-talk-about-scf/): https://vimeo.com/137898427 - [Watch Video Beneficiary Grateful for Help in Time of Need](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/beneficiary-grateful-for-help-in-time-of-need/): Arthur Hook was unable to work due to a medical problem and wasn't sure he was going to be able to have electricity in his home for another month. He contacted St. Christopher Truckers Fund for assistance. We heard and responded to his plea. - [Coffee Cup Fuel Stops Guarantees $20,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/coffee-cup-fuel-stops-guarantees-20000-to-st-christopher-truckers-fund/): Tom Heinz, owner of Coffee Cup Fuel Stops has guaranteed at least $20,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Fund! If Band Together wrist band sales exceed this amount the proceeds will be higher accordingly. Coffee Cup Fuel Stops is having its first Band Together Campaign for St. Christopher Truckers Fund to benefit drivers who have a financial - [Cause We Can Cafe Has Benefit for St. Christopher Truckers Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/cause-we-can-cafe-has-benefit-for-st-christopher-truckers-fund/): If you were at MATS and didn't visit the Cause We Can Cafe in the Papa John's parking lot, you missed a feast! The MATS crew this year held a surf and turf dinner to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Fund. Steak and lobster were the entrees of the night. Drivers and others came from all - [IMI Products Donates $5,000 to Truckers In Need](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/imi-products-donates-5000-to-truckers-in-need/): IMI PARTNERS WITH ST. CHRISTOPHERS, SUPPORTS TRUCKERS IN NEED 70% of Truck Drivers in the US have Serious Health Problems LOUISVILLE, KY – IMI donated $5,000 to the St. Christopher’s Fund (SCF), at the Red Eye Radio VIP Fleet Party Thursday evening. IMI was honored to be able to give back to the drivers who - [Listen to Driver, Jack Holloway, Interview with Red Eye Radio About SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/listen-to-driver-jack-holloway-interview-with-red-eye-radio-about-scf/): Last Fall, Jack Holloway, a driver with JB Hunt and father of young children, had emergency heart surgery. After being unable to work for over a month, his wife called St. Christopher Truckers Fund for assistance. Listen to his story below. - [Dr. John McElligott at SCF MATS booth](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/dr-john-mcelligott-at-mats-booth/): Have a question concerning your health? Just ask Dr. John! Dr. John McElligott will be at the St. Christopher Fund booth (#19156)to answer health questions for professional drivers. Dr. John is truly the "doctor for the drivers". Stop in to meet him and get answers! Date: Friday, April 1st Time: 10:00 -11:00 & 1:00-2:00 Dr. - [24/7 Travel Store is Platinum Sponsor for SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/247-travel-store-is-platinum-sponsor-for-scf/): St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund is excited to be partnering with 24/7 Travel Store in the mission of helping current drivers having financial difficulties due to a medical condition. They have donated $10,000 to help truckers in need. 24/7 Stores are owned and operated by Triplett, Inc. based in Salina, Kansas. In 1963, Larry Triplett, - [Wooden Trucks Help Support Truckers Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/wooden-trucks-help-support-truckers-fund/): What do you get when you cross a trucker and a woodworker? Lil wooden trucks. Timothy Scott has created a fundraising page to offer support for drivers in need. A donation of any amount will be entered into a weekly drawing to win one of these trucks Or a donation of $25 will secure your - [Truckers Fund Health Challenge to be Featured in Drive My Way Company Newsletter](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/truckers-fund-health-challenge-to-be-featured-in-drive-my-way-company-newsletter/): St. Christopher Truckers Fund was recently contacted about being a part of an article featuring our Driven to Be Healthy Challenge. Beth Geracy, with Drive My Way, reached out to us to learn more about the health challenge that ended in February. She hopes to inspire others to become motivated to eat better, exercise more - [Facebook Pet Photo Cover Page Contest Winners Announced](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/facebook-pet-photo-cover-page-contest-winners-announced/): Truck Drivers all over the United States sent in their favorite pictures of their pet during the month of February. After two weeks of people choosing the ones they like the most, the top twelve have been announced. We had lots of pictures of dogs and even a few cats. Many people don't mind sharing - [Truckers Fund Announces Health Challenge Winners on Blog Talk Radio](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/truckers-fund-announces-health-challenge-winners-on-blog-talk-radio/): Hear Success Stories from the Participants in the Health Challenge on Blog Talk Radio Listen Now - [Driven to Be Healthy Results Are In!](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/dtbh-results-are-in/): If you have been following the Driven to Be Healthy Challenge sponsored by St. Christopher Truckers Fund, you know how hard the participants have been working to get moving and get healthy. On September 1st, the health challenge began with over thirty participants. Six months later, on February 29th, twelve people have completed the challenge. - [Surprising Things that Can Cause the Flu](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/surprising-things-that-can-cause-the-flu/): According to the CDC, "Most healthy adults may be able to infect other people beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Children may pass the virus for longer than 7 days. Symptoms start 1 to 4 days after the virus enters the body. That means that - [Free Flu Shot Vouchers for CDL Holders](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/free-flu-shot-vouchers-for-cdl-holders/): It's not too late to get your flu shot! Thanks to donations from the St. Christopher Fund, XPO Logistics (formerly Con-way), OOIDA and The Little Clinics (TLC), we are able to offer vouchers for free flu shots. There are 2 vouchers: one that drivers can use at Walgreen’s and one that drivers can use at - [East Insurance Group Announcing Scholarship Program for People Entering the Truck Driving Field](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/east-insurance-group-announcing-scholarship-program-for-people-entering-the-truck-driving-field/): Maryland leader in commercial and business insurance, East Insurance Group, recently celebrated their relationship with the local community by announcing they are offering an exciting scholarship program for people entering the truck driving field. The company will be providing $250 scholarships to students who qualify and are seeking a CDL to become professional truck drivers. - [Can You Catch a Cold From Being Cold?](https://www.truckersfund.org/01/1238-2/): Find the answer to that and more by reading the following article by Dr. John McElligott, Medical Director for St. Christopher Truckers Fund Dr John DJ16 - [Newest Corporate Sponsor](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/newest-corporate-sponsor/): St. Christopher Truckers Fund is excited to have Fleet One as our newest bronze sponsor. We are grateful for their partnership with us. It is because of the generosity of companies like Fleet One, along with drivers, that we are able to offer financial assistance to semi-drivers in need. Thank you Fleet One! - [Airtab Continues Their Support](https://www.truckersfund.org/12/airtab-continues-their-support/): We are pleased to announce that Airtab is continuing to be a SILVER SPONSOR of the St. Christopher Truckers Fund. It is due to generous donations of companies like Airtab that SCTF is able to offer assistance to semi- drivers in need that have incurred a financial hardship due to a medical reason. Please offer your - [Truckin' Runners Raises over $1,000 for St Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/truckin-runners-raises-over-1000-for-st-christopher-fund/): Truckin' Runners has raised $1,079 during the 2nd Annual Truckin' Runners Virtual 5K. This was through the sale of T-shirts and donations made by runners. We are so grateful for their continued support of the St. Christopher Truckers Fund and the drivers that we are able to help through their generous contributions. If you are - [Coffee Cup Travel Plaza & Caribou Coffee Help Drivers](https://www.truckersfund.org/11/coffee-cup-travel-plaza-caribou-coffee-help-drivers/): Caribou Coffee to Donate November & December Tips Burbank SD, November 11, 2015: Coffee drinkers are a loyal bunch. They frequent their favorite coffee houses and build relationships with their favorite baristas. Out of the relationship, kindness and generosity often emerge. This year, the generous guests and teams of Caribou Coffees located in three Coffee - [Beneficiaries "Give Back" at GATS](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/beneficiaries-give-back-at-gats/): Lewis and Beth Peters spent some time volunteering at the St Christopher Truckers Fund booth during the Great American Truck Show back in August. SCF was able to be there for them during their time of need and they wanted to 'give back'. A huge thank you to Lewis and Beth for - [2nd Annual Truckin Runners Virtual 5K to benefit SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/10/2nd-annual-truckin-runners-virtual-5k-to-benefit-scf/): The last week of October Truckin' Runners will host their second annual 5k, and get this, it doesn’t matter where you are that week you can participate. That’s right, you can run and record your race on your smartphone app/gps watch/local track and see where you stack up against fellow participants. Just run and record your time - [IMI Products](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/imi-products/): "LIKE" IMI Products Facebook page and they will donate $1 to Truckers in need through St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund. IMI Products Facebook At IMI, we've built our reputation on providing extraordinary solutions like EQUAL, Wheel Refinishing and Checkpoint for the challenges the trucking industry faces every day. Unfortunately drivers face other challenges that - [Flu Shots](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/flu-shots/): FREE FLU SHOTS at The Little Clinic and Walgreen’s brought to you by St. Christopher Truckers Fund, Con-way, TLC and OOIDA! Get yours from Jon Osburn or by emailing contact@truckersfund.org! - [Driven to Be Healthy Week 1 Results](https://www.truckersfund.org/09/dtbh-week-1-results/): Our first week yielded some great results: Greatest Percentage of Weight Lost: We had three people finish with a greater than 4% weight loss. 1.Lori Baker with 4.75% 2.Marty Ellis with 4.43 % 3. Lee Fisher with 4.29% The highest % overall goes to Kari Fisher with a 5.81%. Most Time Exercising: Heston Rounkleswith 1,023 minutes 2.Richard Porky Young with 825 minutes - [St. Christopher Truckers Fund Sponsors Free Flu Shots at TA Petro Locations](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/st-christopher-truckers-fund-sponsors-free-flu-shots/): The St. Christopher Truckers Fund will be providing the first 75 drivers at each of these locations with a free flu shot on September 15th from 3-6 p.m. Click the title page to see individual locations. TA Eloy (AZ), 2949 North Toltec Road, 85131, I-10, Exit 203 Petro Ontario (CA), 4325 East Guasti Rd, - [TO TRUCKERS-THANKS A MILLION](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/to-truckers-thanks-a-million/): To Truckers from St. Christopher Fund: Thanks a Million! posted by Sandi Soendker August is a big fundraising month for the St. Christopher Fund with a major campaign headlined by TravelCenters of America’s Band Together effort and now a brand-new campaign: Sapp Brothers’ monthlong fundraiser. And later in the month, SCF will be in Dallas - [GATS Health Preview - Truckers Fund Is Guest Speaker on Truck Talk Radio](https://www.truckersfund.org/08/gats-health-preview-truckers-fund-is-guest-speaker-on-truck-talk-radio/): Julie Dillon, of St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund was on Truth About Trucking radio show on Saturday, August 8th. The focus this week was a GATS preview of the Landstar Health Pavilion. As the importance of healthy truckers is becoming more prevalent in the work place and the truck, Randall Reilly and Landstar - [Travel Centers of America - Corporate Sponsor of the Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/travel-centers-of-america-corporate-sponsor-of-the-week/): A huge thank you to Travel Centers of America for their continued support of St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund. To date, they have raised over $1,000,000 to assist drivers in need of financial assistance due to a medical condition. They provided the "Spin the Wheel" this past weekend at Expedite Expo to raise - [Apex Capital Corp is SCF Sponsor of the Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/apex-capital-corp-is-scf-sponsor-of-the-week/): Apex Capital Corp has donated $500 to SCF to help assist drivers in need due to a medical condition. This will pay a utility bill, car payment or help with rent/mortgage. We are grateful for all of the support receive. - [SCF Participates in Kroger Rewards Program](https://www.truckersfund.org/07/scf-participates-in-kroger-rewards-program/): St. Christopher Fund has recently signed up for the Kroger Rewards program. It is free and anyone that shops at Kroger can easily swipe their Kroger card and SCF gets the benefit. If you have a Kroger, please sign up and pass this along to anyone else you know. TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM: - [BAND TOGETHER FOR SCF CAMPAIGN NOW AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF NATSO](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/band-together-for-scf-campaign-now-available-to-members-of-natso/): BAND TOGETHER FOR SCF CAMPAIGN NOW AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF NATSO SCF to Help More Drivers in Need Knoxville, TN – June 23, 2015 – The Band Together for SCF campaign was created in 2010. The idea was simple: offer wristbands for $1 for one month and inform customers about the St. Christopher Truckers - [One Week Left to Buy SCF T-shirts!](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/one-week-left-to-buy-scf-t-shirts/): St. Christopher Fund is selling T-shirts to help benefit drivers in need of financial assistance. All proceeds of the shirts will go to SCF. Click here to purchase yours today. - [Expedite Expo hosts BBQ to Benefit SCF](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/expedite-expo-hosts-bbq-to-benefit-scf/): Immediately following the close of Expedite Expo on Saturday, July 25, at 5:00pm, come and enjoy a whole hot roast at the ExpeditersOnline annual Driver’s BBQ Cookout – and offer the gift of support to the drivers with St Christopher’s Fund. To find out more information please click here. - [Koch Companies Corporate Sponsor of the Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/koch-companies-corporate-sponsor-of-the-week/): Koch Companies has given over $5,000 in support of St. Christopher Fund. They sold hat pins to their employees and then matched the amount given by those employees. They have helped at least five drivers with things such as rent, utilities and vehicle payments. We are most appreciative of their contribution. - [Kuhnle Brothers is Silver Sponsor](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/kuhnle-brothers-is-silver-sponsor/): Kuhnle Brothers has given $1,000 in honor of Tom Bottger due to the miles he ran during the month of May. Drivers 4 St. Christopher Fund pledged money for each mile they ran in May. Tom's company matched his miles up to $1,000. We are grateful for the support of companies like Kuhlne Brothers and - [SCF Appreciates New Corporate Sponsors](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/scf-appreciates-new-corporate-sponsors/): St. Christopher Fund has received several new corporate sponsors during the month of May. We are always grateful for the support that each company gives. For each $1,000 given, a truck driver's rent, electric and water bill can be paid. We thank each of the following companies for their generous donation. Without the help of - [Truckin Kid On Board](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/truckin-kid-on-board/): Dr. John McElligott answers questions concerning being a professional driver during pregnancy and the ups and downs of having a child on the road with you. If you would like to read Dr. John's article, click here. - [OOIDA Is the SCF Corporate Sponsor of the Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/ooida-is-the-scf-corporate-sponsor-of-the-week/): We are grateful for the support of organizations like OOIDA. They have been a loyal supporter of St. Christopher Fund and have sent many drivers to us that are in need of financial assistance. Please visit OOIDA for your owner/operator needs. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is the only national trade association representing the - [St. Christopher Fund T-Shirts Available The Month of June](https://www.truckersfund.org/06/st-christopher-fund-t-shirts-available-the-month-of-june/): SCF T-shirts will be available for purchase during the month of June. Shirts are available in size small to 4 XL and the cost is $20 each. Shirts will be printed after the sale is over. All proceeds above the printing, etc will go to the SCF. To purchase your shirt visit the website St Christopher - [SCF Helps Family While Newborn is Critically Ill](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/scf-helps-family-while-newborn-is-critically-ill/): St Christopher Fund is currently helping a family who's child was born critically ill. Her father is a professional driver who has had to come off the road to be near his baby girl. Below is their story. Ava is our 1st child. She's two months 14 days old. She was born full term, very sick. - [FREE Nicotine Patches In NC Through May 31st](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/free-nicotine-patches-in-nc-through-may-31st/): NC is offering free nicotine patches as a part of World No Tobacco Week. Click here for all the details. - [Lemon Water - 20 reasons to drink it in the morning](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/770/): http://complete-health-and-happiness.com/20-reasons-drink-…/ - [St. Christopher Fund Reaches $1 MILLION in GIVING!!!](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/st-christopher-fund-reaches-1-million-in-giving/): St. Christopher Fund has reached a HUGE milestone by giving over $1 million on behalf of truck drivers since 2008. Read all about it at here. - [Expedite Expo Teams Up With Truckers United for Charities to Benefit the SCF!](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/expedite-expo-teams-up-with-truckers-united-for-charities-to-benefit-the-scf/): Once again, Expedite Expo is teaming up with Truckers United for Charities this year on Saturday, July 25 at 5:00pm for dinner following the close of the Expo. Proceeds from the cookout will be donated to St. Christopher's Fund. But this year, we're having a Hog Roast! Porky's Pickle BBQ Catering will arrive 1 hour - [TRUCKING SOLUTIONS GROUP ANNOUNCES DRIVER LED GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO BRING A MOBILE MAMMOGRAM UNIT TO THE GREAT AMERICAN TRUCKING SHOW](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/trucking-solutions-group-announces-driver-led-grassroots-fundraising-effort-to-bring-a-mobile-mammogram-unit-to-the-great-american-trucking-show/): LAKEWOOD, Colorado, May 13, 2015 – The Trucking Solutions Group announced today a fundraising campaign to raise money to cover the cost of mammograms for those CDL holders attending the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Tx. who do not have insurance or can not otherwise afford the $300 screening. The show will be held - [Airtab is our Corporate Sponsor of the Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/airtab-is-our-corporate-sponsor-of-the-week/): Airtab is a Silver Sponsor of St. Christopher Fund. We are grateful for their support. For additional information on Airtab click on the following link: http://airtab.com/index.htm - [Color Blindness](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/color-blindness/): Dr. John shares important information on Color Blindness. - [Truckers Fund News](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/truckers-fund-news-2/): Long time board member Dr. Tim Ridley shares his thoughts and experiences about the St. Christopher Fund. How did you learn about the SCF? I first learned about the SCF during the planning stages. In fact, the SCF didn't even have a name! It was during one of my monthly visits to the Dave Nemo - [Shell Rotella SuperRigs June 11-13](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/shell-rotella-superrigs-june-11-13/): Are you ready to see some great looking trucks? On June 11-13, the 33rd annual Shell ROTELLA SuperRigs will race into Selma, Texas for three days of trucks, horse racing, a SuperRibs BBQ Cook-off, live events and more! Shell ROTELLA SuperRigs is the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks that allows hard working - [TravelCenters of America Customers and Employees Donate More Than $7,000 to St. Christopher Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/travelcenters-of-america-customers-and-employees-donate-more-than-7000-to-st-christopher-fund/): The St. Christopher Fund is grateful for the continued support of TA/Petro customers and employees. They have worked hard to help drivers get back on their feet when incurring a financial hardship due to a medical condition. Click the link below to read the rest of the story. http://investor.shareholder.com/ta/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=912673 - [Corporate Sponsor of the Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/05/corporate-sponsor-of-the-week/): For over 40 years, Shell Rotella® heavy duty engine oils have delivered unrivaled protection and performance. From wear, deposits and emissions protection of Shell Rotella® T Triple Protection®, or the improved fuel economy of Shell Rotella® T5 Synthetic Blend Technology, to the excellent high/low temperature protection of Shell Rotella® T6 Full Synthetic, there - [Free Dental Care](https://www.truckersfund.org/04/free-dental-care/): UNC School of Dentistry Free Clinic Dates Summer, 2015 May 6, 2015 May 20, 2015 June 10, 2015 June 17, 2015 July 1, 2015 UNC School of Dentistry, Ground Floor Tarrson Hall 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 http://www.med.unc.edu/shac/clinical-services/Dental-SHAC Patients selected by a lottery system and will only accept 40 patients maximum. Any who - [How to Negotiate Medical Bills](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/how-to-negotiate-medical-bills/): In the past 7 years, the St. Christopher Fund has helped numerous drivers negotiate hospital bills and work out payment plans. Also, if a driver is involved in a car accident, perhaps try contacting a personal injury lawyer for potential support. The majority of drivers we encounter do not have medical insurance and are therefore - [Praise For St. Christopher Truckers Fund](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/praise-for-st-christopher-truckers-fund/): Alltruckjobs.com recently published an article on the work St. Christopher Truckers Fund has been doing. Check it out here. The St. Christopher Truckers Fund is always looking for partners to help us succeed in helping truckers. Let us know if you would like to be a part of our mission! - [Questions About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/questions-about-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-and-tendonitis/): Carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, what's the diff? I think I have carpal tunnel syndrome, mostly in my right hand but a little in the left. Numbness, tingling, pain that shoots up my inside forearm and toward the elbow. It really hurts when I grip the wheel or my coffee cup. It has been going - [Free Clinic Days from Remote Area Medical](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/free-clinic-days-from-remote-area-medical/): Remote Area Medical has released its free clinic days schedule. You can Volunteer, Donate, or attend for services. You can see the upcoming dates here. - [Thanks from Truckers Like You](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/thanks-from-truckers-like-you/): Here are a few of the stories that people have been sending to us recently. Do you have a story? If so let us know! We would love to hear from you! Your story is what inspires others to health and helps us measure how successful we are. Here are just some of the - [Trucking Couple Keeps Home](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/trucking-couple-keeps-home/): We would like to say thank you to Shannon and the St. Christopher Fund. My husband Bill had been driving for 20 yrs until he was diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in September 2014. This is a progressive non curable disease. Upon finding this out this is a disqualifying condition for driving a commercial vehicle - [Help When Needed Most](https://www.truckersfund.org/03/help-when-needed-most/): I’ve been driving since 93 first class B asphalt for my dad’s business then over the road when I was 21 on and off. I decided to drive OTR to support my growing family in 2012.On June 11, 2014 I went for a physical because I’d been feeling like I had the flu and dropping ## Pages - [Home](https://www.truckersfund.org/): Helping OTR truck drivers and their families when illness or injury takes them off the road. Financial aid, wellness programs, and more. - [Ambest](https://www.truckersfund.org/ambest/): Join SCF and Ambest in supporting driver health and well-being. Every dollar makes a difference for a family in need. - [National Truck Driver Appreciation Week](https://www.truckersfund.org/ntdaw/): National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is here. Discover how St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund supports the drivers behind every delivery. - [Blackout Bingo](https://www.truckersfund.org/blackout-bingo/): Blackout the board this Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Join SCF & Mother Trucker Yoga's 25-square wellness bingo challenge for drivers - [NRT Participant Agreement Form](https://www.truckersfund.org/nrt-participant-agreement-form/) - [NRT Agreement Form Beneficiary](https://www.truckersfund.org/nrt-agreement-form-beneficiary/) - [Julie](https://www.truckersfund.org/julie/): Julie Dillon Health & Wellness Manager Julie Dillon serves as the Health & Wellness Manager at St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Julie enjoys helping people take practical steps toward better health and supporting them along the way. She is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, a Therapeutic Nutritional Counselor, and a Certified Tobacco - [Mindy](https://www.truckersfund.org/mindy/): Mindy Williams Health & Wellness Manager Mindy Williams is a health and wellness professional with a foundation in exercise science and a passion for helping individuals and communities live healthier, more active lives. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from East Tennessee State University and has extensive experience creating personalized exercise programs, promoting - [SCF 5K](https://www.truckersfund.org/scf5k/): Heart & Sole 5K May 3-9, 2026 Sign Up Now May 3-9, 2026 Join us for the St. Christopher Fund’s Virtual 5k! Participate anywhere, anytime between Mary 3-9th. A $50 donation gets you registered. All registration funds raised will benefit OTR drivers. Register • Donate • Support Become a Sponsor - [Michael Burns](https://www.truckersfund.org/michael-burns/): Michael Burns Managing Partner Michael Burns is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Financial Officer of RadioNemo of North America, serving as Dave Nemo’s business partner and a key figure in Dave Nemo Entertainment. A former truck driver, songwriter, and producer, Burns met Nemo in 1998 and later helped grow the show, even hosting “Driving - [Walt Blankenship](https://www.truckersfund.org/walt-blankenship/): Walt Blankenship, P.A. Volunteer Medical Advisor Graduate of the University of Kentucky’s Masters of Physician Assistant Studies program, Walt worked for nearly a decade in the Emergency Departments of several area hospitals including the only Level 1 trauma center in the region. Walt holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and an Associate’s Degree in - [Press Releases](https://www.truckersfund.org/press-releases/): Press Releases - [Privacy Policy](https://www.truckersfund.org/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Last Updated On 26-Feb-2026 Effective Date 26-Feb-2026 This Privacy Policy describes the policies of St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, P.O. Box 30763 Knoxville, TN 37930, United States of America (the), email: truckersfund@gmail.com, phone: 865-202-9428 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website - [Cookie Policy](https://www.truckersfund.org/cookie-policy/): Cookie Policy Effective date: February 26, 2026 Last updated: February 26, 2026 What are cookies? This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings. Cookies are - [Vaccines Vouchers](https://www.truckersfund.org/vaccines-vouchers/): Stay healthy, stay on the road. SCF offers free vaccine vouchers for uninsured OTR drivers with a Class A CDL. Sign up today - [Habitnu](https://www.truckersfund.org/habitnu/): Get a dedicated coach, science-backed tools, and weekly group support with HabitNu Thrive, SCF's wellness program built for life on the road - [Contact Us](https://www.truckersfund.org/contact-us/): Contact Us Driver Resources Thank You For Your Interest in Contacting SCF! We try to make it easy to contact us, and we would love to hear from you. If you’re inquiring about getting assistance, please use this link. If you have already contacted us, just sit back and we will reply soon. More information - [Staff](https://www.truckersfund.org/staff/): Our People GET HELP NOW Volunteer Board of Directors Norita Taylor President Read Bio > Elisabeth Barna Vice President Read Bio > Tom Heinz Treasurer Read Bio > Georgia Jablon Secretary Read Bio > Joyce Brenny Board Member Read Bio > Rob Duda Board Member Read Bio > McCall Meany Board Member Read Bio > - [Call-On-Doc](https://www.truckersfund.org/call-on-doc/): Call-On-Doc Hey Truckers! Affordable Healthcare Starts Here—Only $20 Per Visit Submit your symptoms in minutes while loading up, fueling up, weighing in! Available 24/7! No appointments or insurance needed! Treating 70+ conditions instantly online Start Now General Health Conditions Prescription Refill Migraine STDs Urgent Care Hypertension Hypothyroidism High Cholesterol Quit Smoking Insomnia Diabetes Weight Loss - [Ways to Give](https://www.truckersfund.org/ways-to-give/): Give once. Give monthly. Fundraise. Volunteer. However you help, you're keeping SCF's mission of hope on the road — one driver at a time. - [Driver Resources](https://www.truckersfund.org/driver-resources/): Truck driver resources for medical bills, mental health, cancer support, and more. St. Christopher Fund connects professional drivers to real help fast. - [Our Driver Ambassadors](https://www.truckersfund.org/driver-council/): Meet the trusted truck drivers who represent SCF's mission, share driver stories, and help shape how the Fund serves the trucking community. - [Rigs Without Cigs](https://www.truckersfund.org/wellness-resources/rwc/): SCF's Rigs Without Cigs is a free, year-long tobacco cessation program built for OTR truck drivers. Get support, tools, and prizes for going tobacco-free. - [GPS](https://www.truckersfund.org/gps/): Pointing You In the Right Direction for Good Health Sign Up Now Free Cancer Screenings for OTR Drivers St. Christopher Truckers Fund offers FREE colon, cervical and prostate cancer screening kits to eligible Class A, over-the-road truck drivers. Each screening is a $50 value and can be completed privately in your truck or at home. - [Sponsors](https://www.truckersfund.org/sponsors/): Sponsors GET HELP NOW Sterling Visionary Legacy Humanitarian Thomas Gallagher Trust Platinum Gold TrimbleFoundation WFX SettlementFund Silver Gary Herring Charles Ryan Bronze Tom LiutkusTodd AmenEric SimmonsChuck Pettit Steve Kohler Linda Rothstein Dan E. Contreras Robert Rothstein Timothy Freigant Kelly Wenzel Albert Henderson Micheal Quinel Claude Shue Friend Wolfe TruckingHermann Living TrustJablon Glencross Charitable FundBruce Hill - [Financial Accountability](https://www.truckersfund.org/financial-accountability/): Financial Accountability 2026 Q1 Report Signed W9 Fiscal Year 2024 Form 990 Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report - [Get Help](https://www.truckersfund.org/get-help/): Get Help Here! Driver Resources Are you eligible to apply? Have you had an injury or illness within the last 365 days? Did the injury or illness cause you to come off the road? At the time of illness or injury, did you hold a valid Class A commercial driver’s license? At the time you - [Wellness](https://www.truckersfund.org/wellness-resources/): Wellness Resources GET HELP NOW Health And Wellness Programs St. Christopher Fund offers health and wellness programs to assist drivers in getting and staying healthy while living the trucking lifestyle. These FREE programs for Class A, OTR drivers include diabetes prevention, Rigs without Cigs-a tobacco cessation program, at-home cancer screenings, Healthy Habits for the Long - [News](https://www.truckersfund.org/news/): News GET HELP NOW - [About Us](https://www.truckersfund.org/history/): Mission Statement GET HELP NOW The mission of the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relied Fund (SCF) is to help over-the-road semi-truck drivers and their families when illness or injury takes them off the road, providing financial aid for household expenses and offering preventative health and wellness programs to keep drivers healthy. Target Audience Class - [Dave Nemo](https://www.truckersfund.org/dave-nemo/): Dave Nemo American Radio Personality Dave grew up loving music. He was drawn to the radio and remembers the first song he ever heard on the air. For the past 55 years, Dave has drawn on his love of music, useless facts, jokes, history and a few gags, coupled with the solemn duty to provide - [Dr. John McElligott, M.D.](https://www.truckersfund.org/dr-john-mcelligott-m-d/): Dr. John McElligott, M.D. M.D., F.A.C.P., M.P.H. September 17, 1945 – February 15, 2026 Dr. John McElligott, fondly known as “Dr. John,” a physician, veteran, educator, entrepreneur, and one of the trucking industry’s most devoted health advocates, passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a life defined by resilience, faith, and unwavering service - [SCF Podcasts](https://www.truckersfund.org/scf-podcasts/): Also Available On: - [Claim Your Free Vaccine](https://www.truckersfund.org/claim-your-free-vaccine/): Claim your Free Vaccine[wpforms_selector form_id=”17852″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/wpforms_selector] - [Healthy Habits Form](https://www.truckersfund.org/healthy-habits-form/): Complete the Form[wpforms_selector form_id=”17830″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/wpforms_selector] - [Risk Assessment Registration](https://www.truckersfund.org/risk-assessment-registration/): Prediabetes Risk Test SCF’s Diabetes Prevention Program is just that, to help prevent CLASS A, OTR drivers, from developing Type 2 diabetes. 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Topics will include nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, and more. A lifestyle coach specially trained and approved by the CDC’s diabetes - [Mind Health Management](https://www.truckersfund.org/mind-health-management/): Mind Health Management Learn More Leveraging a network of nearly 30,000 counselors in the U.S. and Canada, we provide affordable internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy and mental health counseling for businesses, organizations, and their teams. About Mind Health Management Mental Health Consulting Expert guidance will help you recognize early signs of risk, establish resilient teams, and - [Everywhere.care](https://www.truckersfund.org/everywhere-care/): Everywhere.care Register Now SIMPLIFY YOUR MEDICAL NEEDS WITH EVERYWHERE.CARE We’ve been in the same position. We know how inconvenient and costly it can be if you happen to get sick the day before a big meeting. 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Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR - [Norita Taylor](https://www.truckersfund.org/norita-taylor/): Norita Taylor President Norita Taylor has been with OOIDA for 16 years and serves as the Director of Public Relations. She is accredited with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and has worked in public relations for more than 20 years in a variety of capacities. She has served on several community organization boards - [Healthy Habits](https://www.truckersfund.org/healthy-habits/): Healthy Habits for the Long Haul Sign Up Now A Wellness Program for Over-the-Road Truck Drivers Healthy Habits for the Long Haul is a 12-week interactive health and wellness program designed specifically for over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers. This course helps drivers build sustainable, healthy habits to better manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, - [Lt Col James C. Rose](https://www.truckersfund.org/lt-col-james-c-rose/): Lt Col (Ret) James C. “JC” Rose Lt Col (Ret) James C. “JC” Rose was born and raised in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program in July 1988, and reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island November 8, 1988. During boot camp he was meritoriously promoted to Private First - [Diane](https://www.truckersfund.org/diane/): Diane Hutsell Director of Philanthropy Originally from New York, Diane Hutsell has lived in Tennessee for most of her life and considers herself a southern girl even though she still doesn’t drink iced tea. After graduating from Tennessee Wesleyan University with a B.A. in History, she attended Middle Tennessee State University to work on her - [McCall Meany](https://www.truckersfund.org/mccall-meany/): McCall Meany Board Member McCall is a Nashville-based marketing professional with over three years of experience in the trucking industry. She currently serves as Marketing Manager at AMBEST, where she leads marketing strategy, creative development, digital campaigns, and event planning to support member locations and drive engagement across the network. McCall holds a Bachelor of - [In Kind](https://www.truckersfund.org/in-kind/): In Kind Donation Donor Information[wpforms_selector form_id=”17820″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/wpforms_selector] - [Estate Planning](https://www.truckersfund.org/estate-planning/): Estate Planning Donate Today Estate Planning & Donating Non-Cash Assets The St. Christopher Truckers Fund serves over-the-road truck drivers across the nation. Truck drivers are responsible for transporting 70% of the country’s freight. The world relies on them to get medicine, food, raw materials, and other essentials. Without truckers, most of us wouldn’t be able - [Mud Flaps with Meaning](https://www.truckersfund.org/mud-flaps-with-meaning/): Mud Flaps with Meaning Donate Today Donations can be made by check and sent to P.O. Box 30763 Knoxville, TN 37930, or by using the Donate Button below. SPECIAL PROMOTION “They’re Essential to Us, Be Essential for Them” While supplies last, your donation of $150 or more to help sick and injured drivers will get - [Donna Kennedy](https://www.truckersfund.org/donna-kennedy/): Donna Kennedy Lead Strategic Advisor I previously served as Executive Director of the Fund from 2007-2025. My position provided a great opportunity to learn about the trucking industry, business in general, and the great need truckers have for medical care. I am excited about the future of the Fund and the many possibilities we have - [Lindsey](https://www.truckersfund.org/lindsey/): Lindsey Byran Health and Wellness Manager Lindsey is the Health and Wellness Manager and brings a passion for all things health and wellness. She graduated from Brenau University with a B.S. in Psychology and has spent the last decade in various health and wellness fields including addiction counseling, social work, inpatient psychiatric rehabilitation and nutrition - [Courtney](https://www.truckersfund.org/courtney/): Courtney Niemann Executive Director Courtney Niemann brings over 25 years of experience in the public health field to her role as Executive Director of the St. Christopher Truckers Fund. An accomplished community health specialist and nonprofit leader, Courtney has a proven record of developing impactful programs, securing funding, and leading high-performing teams. Her expertise includes - [Rob Duda](https://www.truckersfund.org/rob-duda/): Rob Duda Board Member Rob Duda is a veteran communications strategist with more than 20 years of experience in the automotive, trucking, transportation, and mobility sectors. He is Senior Vice President at Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Group company, where he advises brands such as MINI USA, BMW North America, Pirelli Tires, PayCargo, and Torc Robotics - [Georgia Jablon](https://www.truckersfund.org/georgia-jablon/): Georgia Jablon Board Member Georgia is a Senior Public Relations Manager at DAT Freight & Analytics, bringing a decade of experience in public relations strategy across private, public, and government sectors. Her passion for the logistics industry runs deep, stemming from her father’s 30+ year career in the field. Georgia’s expertise spans corporate and executive - [Mark Singleton](https://www.truckersfund.org/mark-singleton/): Mark Singleton Board Member As the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Rudolph Foods Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of pork rinds, Mark Singleton has accumulated diverse experience in sales, marketing and business development. Joining the company in 2003, Singleton has helped to grow the Rudolph Foods brands, including Southern Recipe, Pepe’s and Lee’s - [Elisabeth Barna](https://www.truckersfund.org/elisabeth-barna/): Elisabeth Barna Secretary Elisabeth Barna has over 33 years of experience in the trucking industry, and in early 2023 founded EAB Strategies, LLC, a consulting business where she continues to work within the transportation and logistics industry and charitable organizations Elisabeth is a recipient of the “J.R. ‘Bob’ Halladay” Award and the American Logistics Aid - [Tom Heinz](https://www.truckersfund.org/tom-heinz/): Tom Heinz Treasurer Tom Heinz is President of Heinz, Inc., Coffee Cup Fuel Stops & Convenience Stores, Inc. and Steele Hotel Group, LLC. Tom’s business career has been in different segments of the petroleum industry. Tom’s primary day job began 42 years ago as co-founder/owner of TA Express Coffee Cup Travel Plazas. Tom received the - [Joyce Brenny](https://www.truckersfund.org/joyce-brenny/): Joyce Brenny Vice President I am the founder and owner of Brenny Transportation, Inc. (logistics division) & Brenny Specialized (asset based division) located in St. Cloud, MN. Brenny is a Certified Women Business Enterprise founded in 1996. Brenny is a provider of global transportation solutions. I began my career in trucking in1980, behind the windshield - [CRAIG DANIELS](https://www.truckersfund.org/craig-daniels/): CRAIG DANIELS Growing up in the San Francisco Bay area, Craig found inspiration in the bustling atmosphere created by nearby airports. By 16, he had already earned his private pilot and mechanics licenses, showcasing an early passion for aviation. After joining the Army and completing basic training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, Craig served 3.5 - [Shaun Lezer](https://www.truckersfund.org/shaun-lezer/): SHAUN LEZER Shaun Lezer is a young and passionate truck driver who understands the importance of the future of trucking, truck drivers, and the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Shaun began his professional driving career in January 2013 and quickly realized the crucial role drivers play in this country’s transportation system. He acknowledges that buying - [Marty Ellis](https://www.truckersfund.org/marty-ellis/): MARTY ELLIS “SCF is one of the few Truck related Charities that I totally believe in and support on a monthly basis SCF is there not only when a driver has a health event and runs into financial difficulties, they are there before hand with different programs that help drivers be as healthy as possible. - [Bruce Richard](https://www.truckersfund.org/bruce-richard/): BRUCE RICHARD “The reason I believe in St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is because I am a truck driver for Heartland Express and I believe in helping other professional drivers like myself. I think of the professional drivers as part of my family. I think that helping someone that needs a hand when he or - [Spark Good](https://www.truckersfund.org/spark-good/): Sparkgood Donate Today Support St. Christoper Truckers Relief Fund on Spark Good Two ways to support our mission of hope: 1. 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