According to Lindsey Bryan, SCF’s health and wellness manager, “Truckers keep our economy moving, often at the expense of their own health and personal needs. The Heart and Sole Virtual 5K is a chance for people everywhere to give back, while also doing something good for their own well-being.”

How to Join the Heart and Sole Virtual 5k

Getting involved is simple and impactful. Here’s how you can participate:

• Register by donating $25 at org/scf5k.
• Complete your 5k anytime during June 22-28, from any location.
• Share your race photos using #HeartAndSole5K to inspire others.
• Explore donation options or sponsorship packages to contribute further.

All proceeds directly benefit professional drivers facing financial hardships related to health challenges.

Supporting Truckers Through Challenges

This event supports SCF’s mission to assist truck drivers experiencing financial difficulty due to illness or injury. SCF channels raised funds for resources that include direct financial aid and various wellness programs.

“Whether you’re a seasoned runner, weekend walker, or simply want to show support from your fellow driver, the Heart and Sole Virtual 5K is a meaningful way to make a difference—one step at a time,” SCF emphasized, inviting companies to encourage teamwork and participation. “We invite companies and organizations across the country to rally their teams and take on the Heart and Sole Virtual 5K Challenge together. It’s a fun and meaningful way to promote wellness, boost team morale, and show your company’s commitment to supporting the hardworking [people] keeping this country moving.”

About the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

SCF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping over-the-road semi-truck drivers and their families when health-related challenges arise. Support may come as direct payments to providers for essential living expenses such as rent, utilities, and insurance. Additionally, SCF offers vital health and wellness programs like tobacco cessation, diabetes prevention, chronic disease management, at-home cancer screenings, and vaccine vouchers.

For further information, visit truckersfund.org. Join the Heart and Sole Virtual 5k today to take steps toward making a tangible difference while prioritizing your health!

Source: The Trucker
Source: SCF

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The Knoxville-based nonprofit organization, St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, has reported offering over $5 million in aid to more than 4,000 professional drivers since its inception. All proceeds from the recent auction will directly contribute to extending this impactful mission.

Additionally, contributions were raised during Shell Rotella’s special “Thank-A-Trucker” recording studio event at MATS, with further support from Love’s Travel Stops, which matched these donations dollar-for-dollar.

“I want to extend a truckload of gratitude to the generous donors and dedicated volunteers who made our silent auction and booth activities such a success,” said Norita Taylor, president of the St. Christopher Fund and director of public relations for OOIDA. “Your support, along with the participation of the auction winners, helped us raise the funds that will continue to fuel our mission. Thank you for being a part of something truly special.”

Auction Contributors

Bidders at MATS had the unique opportunity to bid on items generously provided by several companies and individuals. Contributions came from the following donors:

• 3 Fat Truckers

• 4 State Trucks

• Aeroserve Technologies Ltd.

• Bennett Family of Companies

• Brenny Transportation Inc.

• C.H. Robinson

• CAT Scale

• DAT Freight & Analytics

• DC Power Solutions

• Drill Sergeant Don Talley

• EAB Strategies, LLC

• Eckert & Associates, P.A.

• Gelco Products Inc.

• Hot Shot’s Secret

• Hotels4Truckers

• Howes Products

• Littrell Truck & Tractor

• Mid-America Trucking Show

• Movin’ Out Magazine

• And Mrs. Ron Schoonover

• Oasis Scientific Inc.

• OOIDA

• Permatex

• ProMiles Software Development Corporation

• Pypes Performance Exhaust

• Quick Pressure

• Sapp Bros.

• SeaFoam

• Shore Corporation

• Sir Savills Ideal Rubs

• Temper Axle Products Corporation

• Ten Four Truck Insurance

• Travel Centers of America

• Truck Parking Club

• Trucker Tax Tools

• Uniden America Corporation

• Vibratech TVD

• WeatherTech

Missed the Event? Here’s Your Chance!

If you couldn’t make it to MATS, you can still support the cause. The online auction closes tonight, April 21, and every bid helps assist drivers in need.

Place your bid now and make an impact.

Every dollar raised helps a driver facing tough times. Let’s keep showing up for those who always show up for us.

Source: Land Line

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This yearly contribution from Truckers For Troops includes both a monetary donation and household goods for VCP’s tiny house community in Kansas City. This ongoing partnership has been a meaningful tradition for several years, providing essential support during the holiday season.

Speaking at the event, OOIDA President Todd Spencer emphasized the importance of these contributions. “They (VCP) provide a very needed and worthwhile service,” Spencer said. “It’s a service that we’re glad to support.”

This year, the generosity of OOIDA members extended beyond Kansas City. Truckers For Troops also made donations to new VCP communities in St. Louis and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as the nonprofit organization continues to grow its reach across the United States.

“Our members want to show support in any way they can, and we’re always looking to do more,” shared Norita Taylor, OOIDA’s Director of Public Relations, during the VCP-St. Louis event in July.

At the Sioux Falls location in October, VCP staff highlighted just how impactful the donation had been for their mission and the vital services they provide to homeless and at-risk veterans.

Outside of these contributions, Veterans Community Project operates additional communities in Glendale, Arizona; Longmont, Colorado; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

OOIDA’s Truckers For Troops campaign this year once again offered a special membership deal to encourage participation. New and renewing members could join OOIDA for $35 per year, with no limits on the number of years they could sign up at the discounted price. Ten percent of all membership payments during the campaign were allocated to Truckers For Troops, directly benefiting their ongoing efforts.

Since its inception in 2007, the Truckers For Troops initiative has raised over $800,000 for military personnel and veteran-focused organizations.

To learn more about how to join OOIDA’s impactful fundraiser, visit the Trucker For Troops Website.

Source: Land Line

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