Trucker charity surpasses fundraising goal, extends application deadline

TCGO helps truckers in need

A trucker charity surpassed its fundraising goal and is extending its application deadline to Dec. 7 to help spread holiday cheer to deserving truck drivers and their families who have fallen on hard times.

Truckers Christmas Group Organization (TCGO) exceeded its $20,000 goal on Friday, thanks to fundraising efforts by industry executives, musicians and supporters, according to Tom Kyrk, public relations coordinator for TCGO.

Photo: Truckers Christmas Group

TCGO, a 501(c)(3), has extended its...

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Trucker charity delivers holiday hope to deserving families

TCGO delivers holiday hope to deserving trucking families

The mission of the Truckers Christmas Group Organization (TCGO) is to provide some financial assistance to deserving truck drivers and their families who have fallen on hard times because of a catastrophic event at Christmas.

Almost 90% of the applications TCGO, a 501(c)(3), has received this year are from truckers sidelined from driving because of cancer or other severe health concerns.

Truck drivers in the U.S. and Canada can apply for a $500 grant through TCGO. People can also anonymously...

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