Criteria for Participation

In order for a driver to be considered a candidate for financial support from the St. Christopher’s Fund, they must first meet certain criteria. After the criteria have been met, SCF may be able to assist drivers in a variety of capacities.

1. Must hold a commercial driver’s license
2. Driving a commercial vehicle must be primary source of income (or was before the medical problem caused a loss of work)
3. Must have a significant medical problem that requires monetary assistance:
   1. Medical information must be able to be confirmed by medical examination or via contact with your physician
   2. Must be able to provide proof of needing financial assistance

Drivers that meet these criteria are eligible for assistance. Assistance is provided on a funds-available basis. The St. Christopher fund may assist in the following ways:

• Negotiating reduced prices for medical care
• Assisting with rehabilitation and follow-up
• Providing financial aid during the recovery period
• If driver cannot be rehabilitated, assistance obtaining social security disability
• Assisting a former driver in getting SSI and disability.
• Jump starting a retraining program to for drivers who can work but can not pass a DOT exam following a catastrophic illness.
• Consider helping the children of critically ill drivers with scholarship assistance similar to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and the McElligott Family Foundation.