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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...
read moreAMBEST 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...
read moreStop 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.
read moreAlcohol Isn’t 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....
read moreSt. 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....
read moreBand 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...
read moreDiabetes 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...
read moreBlue 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.
read moreSummer 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...
read moreFour 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.
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