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What’s In A Glimmer?
With less than a month until Blue Monday, the St. Christopher Fund is taking a moment to recognize what is often referred to as “the saddest day of the year.” The depths of winter, combined with shorter daylight hours, waning motivation to stick to New Year’s...
American Diabetes Month
Over the past decade, rates of diabetes have been increasing at an alarming rate, particularly type 2 diabetes. The CDC estimates that nearly 15% of adults in the United States has diabetes, with nearly a quarter of those being undiagnosed, and another 11% of the...
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...
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...
New Survey Reveals Healthcare and Financial Gaps Facing America’s 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...
Staying Safe in the Sun: July’s UV Safety Awareness Month
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...