Recent studies have shown that a strikingly large percentage of truckers suffer from serious health conditions. One report suggests more than 70% of the estimated 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S. have at least one “serious health problem,” ranging from obesity to diabetes to heart disease.
The St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) is a 501(c)(3), truck driver charity that helps over-the-road semi-truck drivers and their families when an illness or injury that occurred within the last year has caused them to be out of work. The SCF is also working to provide programs that will benefit professional drivers and the trucking industry. Hear from Ryan, a St. Christopher beneficiary:
“I’m an owner operator so as many of us do, I was working on my truck, and injured my back resulting in 3 herniated discs. I’ve bought several wristbands from the TA Band Together fundraiser over the years to support the fund not thinking much about it. I finally swallowed my pride and reached out to St. Christopher Fund. Let me tell you that they’re a great group of people over there. I’m so grateful to them for taking some stress off of me. Thank you for everything you’ve helped me and my family with!”
Another beneficiary, Tracy, had this to say:
“St. Christopher Fund helped me pay some of my bills after I had to have one of my kidneys removed because of a tumor. They were easy to work with and quick to help. They made my recovery a bit easier. Thank you SCF!”
SCF has provided aid to nearly 4,000 truckers and spent over $4.5 million for those carriers.
To learn more, apply for aid, or make a donation to the fund, visit truckersfund.org.
