TravelCenters of America Reaches Out to Truckers in Need
The campaign for the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, a nonprofit that helps truck drivers suffering financial hardship due to medical problems, kicks off Aug. 1 and runs through August 31.
All proceeds from TravelCenters of America SCF drive go directly to help trucks suffering from financial troubles brougtht on by medical costs. Photo: Truckinginfo.com
All proceeds from TravelCenters of America SCF drive go directly to help trucks suffering from financial troubles brougtht on by medical costs. Photo: Truckinginfo.com
TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, will launch its annual campaign on August 1, in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, a nonprofit that helps truck drivers suffering financial hardship due to medical problems.
The month-long campaign will run at participating TA and Petro locations through August 31.
During the event, guests and employees at TA and Petro Stopping Centers will be invited to make contributions to assist truckers in need. As in past years, commemorative wristbands and SCF keychains will be made available for $1 and $5 respectively. Contributions may be made at participating TA and Petro restaurants, travel stores, fuel buildings and truck service facilities. One hundred percent of proceeds go directly to SCF.
“As we kick off our eighth year of the SCF campaign, we couldn’t be happier to continue supporting drivers in need and knowing that our customers and employees are helping answer prayers for those dealing with financial burdens due to sickness or injury,” said Tom O’Brien, president and CEO of TravelCenters.
TravelCenters has been supporting drivers through SCF since 2010. The TA and Petro annual campaign marks the largest single contribution the Fund receives each year. As of July 2017, SCF has helped more than 1,900 truck drivers and their families with monthly bills, including utilities and mortgages.
“We are so excited for another year of Band Together!” said Dr. Donna Kennedy , executive director of SCF. "This campaign is instrumental in allowing us the honor of offering assistance to drivers in need. The number of applications we receive skyrocket during and immediately after the campaign. This program not only raises money to help drivers, it clearly raises awareness for those in need. We are so appreciative of TA, the employees and the drivers that contribute."
Professional drivers who are suffering from financial hardships due to medical problems can apply to the SCF for assistance at www.truckersfund.org.
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