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Heart Attacks-They Don’t Just Happen to 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...
Truckers Relief Fund Vaccine Program Successful Once Again
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...
SCF Board Member and 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...
Driven To Be Healthy Mentor Participates in 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...
2017 A Good Year for the 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
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
Blue Tiger Brings In 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...
Truckin’ Runners 3rd Annual 5K, October 24-30, to 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...
Sapp Bros Join Band Together
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...
NAIT Donates Again!
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...