Tag: st. christopher truckers relief fund

Life

'Highway to Hope' virtual benefit concert to feature Wynonna Judd, others

SCF's first-ever virtual “Highway to Hope” benefit concert kicks off Sunday, May 16. Judd will be joined by other country music artists who have been supportive of the organization and trucking in general, including John Schneider and Lindsay Lawler.

March 30, 2021

Business

News roundup, Jan. 3: St. Christopher Fund surpasses $3 million in giving; Indiana hosting job fair for former Celadon employees

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has given $3 million in financial assistance on behalf of truckers and their families since 2008. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is hosting an online job fair for former Celadon employees on Jan. 8.

January 3, 2020

Custom Rigs

A truck with its own Facebook page: Mark and Holly O’Donnell’s “Family Tree”

A big winner among several at the first-ever American Pride Truck Charity benefit show for St. Christopher, held in truck parking at GATS, was “The Family Tree”, a mural-wrapped 2018 Peterbilt 579 owned and operated by the O’Donnells, of Tennessee. It’s intended “to celebrate the history and culture of trucking,” Holly says.

September 9, 2019

Business

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund hosting wellness events for drivers this month

The events will be held at truck stops and will help drivers learn more about improving their posture while driving, stretches to help drivers avoid common aches and pains and tips on cardio activities while living on the road.

September 9, 2019

Overdrive Extra

Another record year for truckers’ GATS parking benefit auction for St. Christopher

Despite the recent freight slowdown in some parts of the trucking sector, owner-operators and company drivers alike dug in deep to pull out yet another record-breaking auction for the “Truckers Fund.” Between an auction, a charity dunk tank ($20 for three throws) and matching funds, total donations for the event came to nearly $21K.

August 29, 2019

Voices

St. Christopher Fund receives large donation from TA-Petro

TravelCenters of America, operators of TA-Petro truck stops, and High Noon Sales presented the St. Christopher Fund with a check for $84,400 derived from the sale of St. Christopher Fund merchandise.

August 24, 2019

Business

TA-Petro hosting fundraiser for trucker-focused St. Christopher Fund

Throughout the month, TA, Petro and TA Express customers can make a donation of $1 or more. Commemorative wristbands will be given to those making a $1 donation, while $5 donors will receive metal keychains.

July 5, 2019

Business

‘Truckers Fund’ and country star team up on wellness promotion initiative

The multi-platinum selling artist Joe Nichols lost his truck-driving father at a young age from job-related health issues. Now, Nichols has inked a partnership to do “anything and everything I can to help St. Christopher and their cause.”

May 20, 2019

Life

UrgentCareTravel, St. Christopher Fund offering truckers free flu vaccines

Drivers can download or print a voucher, then take it to any of UrgentCareTravel’s 13 locations. The clinics are located at certain Pilot Flying J truck stops.

December 13, 2018

Business

Truckers help TA-Petro raise $245,000 for St. Christopher Fund

The total amount raised for the “Band Together for SCF” campaign, which was held Aug. 15 through Sept. 30, was $244,849. Truckers were able to donate $1 or $5 and received wristbands, window clings and keychains in exchange for the contributions.

November 5, 2018

Life

Progressive expanding health tips for truckers, partnering with St. Christopher Truckers Fund

From in-cab recipes to workout routines truckers can do in or around their trucks, check out Progressive's health tips designed for truck drivers.

September 10, 2018

Business

Two fundraisers to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Fund ongoing this month

Three prominent truck stop chains are participating in a fundraiser started specifically for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Get the details on Overdrive.

August 2, 2018