TravelCenters of America has delivered its largest single-year fundraising contribution to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, raising more than $100,000 through its most recent annual charity golf tournament.
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund announced the milestone donation from TravelCenters of America, noting that the total represents the biggest one-year contribution generated by the event since the partnership began in 2017.
A milestone year for a long-standing partnership
The annual charity golf tournament has become a key source of support for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund over the past several years. Since the partnership launched, the event has produced steadily growing contributions, culminating in this record-breaking total.
“This milestone contribution demonstrates the power of sustained corporate support and the meaningful impact it can have on drivers and their families when they need it most,” said Courtney Niemann, executive director of SCF. “TravelCenters of America has been an incredible partner to the St. Christopher Fund for nearly a decade.”
SCF said the most recent tournament marks an important moment in the partnership and highlights increasing industry engagement around driver well-being and support.
Direct support for drivers facing hardship
According to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, proceeds from the tournament go directly toward providing financial assistance to professional drivers who are unable to work due to illness or injury.
“The record-breaking total reflects TA’s long-standing commitment to supporting professional drivers and their families during times of illness or injury,” SCF said. “Proceeds from the tournament directly benefit SCF’s mission to provide financial assistance to drivers facing hardship.”
Industry leaders say contributions of this size help ensure that assistance remains available to drivers when unexpected medical events or injuries disrupt their ability to earn a living.
TravelCenters of America on supporting drivers
TravelCenters of America leadership emphasized that driver support remains a core priority for the company, both through its travel center network and through charitable efforts like the annual golf tournament.
“Professional drivers keep this country moving, and supporting their well-being is a responsibility we take seriously,” said Jason Nordin, CEO, TA. “Our annual golf tournament is one way we can rally our vendor partners, our team members, and our industry around the drivers who need us most. We’re proud to stand with the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and to help strengthen the safety net for the [people] who spend their lives on the road.”
TA said the tournament brings together vendors, partners, and employees with a shared goal of supporting drivers and their families during difficult times.
The role of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund provides short-term financial assistance to Class A over-the-road drivers who have been taken out of work due to illness or injury within the past 365 days.
“The SCF is the only nationwide nonprofit that provides short-term relief to Class A OTR drivers suffering from an illness or injury that took them out of work within the last 365 days,” SCF said.
In addition to direct financial aid, the organization also offers several free prevention-focused health and wellness programs designed to help drivers stay healthy and remain on the road. Those programs include nicotine cessation, diabetes prevention, chronic disease management, at-home cancer screenings, and vaccine vouchers.
Looking ahead
SCF leaders said record-setting contributions like this one allow the organization to continue expanding its assistance and prevention programs as demand remains steady across the trucking community.
Drivers, carriers, and industry partners interested in supporting the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund can make donations or inquire about sponsorship opportunities by contacting Diane Hutsell, director of philanthropy, at diane@truckersfund.org.
