Running across America to help truckers.
One young girl, one big heart, Ready to make a difference for the American Trucker.
Running With Jazzy
Jasmine Jordan grew up in a trucking family environment, her parents own a small trucking and pilot car company out of Minnesota. Jasmine realizes the importance for truck drivers to stay healthy she says ” I do understand the need for truckers and all involved in the trucking business to stay healthy, as that’s the way they make a living and make it possible for many others to make a living as well, America moves by truck!”.
Sheila Grothe a employee of the pilot car side of their family run business passed away on April 17th 2009 due to cancer. Jasmine who was training for the 2012 summer Olympics at the time decided that there are things in life more important then a shot at Olympic gold. She put her plans on hold to help raise awareness and funds by being the youngest at 16 years old to run across America to help support those truckers who are not insured or are under insured, so that they could get much needed treatments.
Jasmine sought out a way to help through a non profit organization started by Dave Nemo called The St. Christopher Fund which provides financial assistance to professional truck drivers who have medical problems and can not otherwise afford health care. I must say, I have listened to most all of the trucking industry commentators through out my career. Not to belittle anyone else but Dave Nemo is a genuine fella who really cares about truckers, he is not in this to get rich and it is more then just a job, he is truly one of the few that I enjoy listening too.
You can help support Jasmine by checking out run with jazzy and buying a running with jazzy t- shirt which will help fund the run across America. We all have a chance to help a young girl make history in the name of all truckers. Lets get behind this girl and show her we are RUNNING with her!
The St. Christophers Fund
If you would like to make a donation directly to the ST. Christopher Fund please do that as well. Look, I know we are all hurting, times are tough I know that but rest assured someone is far worse off then you are, every little bit counts. We know the Government is not going to give us a bail out we need to take care of our trucking brothers and sisters, together we can do this. I would really appreciate it if you could share this article with your network of friends the more eyes that see this the stronger we as truckers become.
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Isn’t that something else, just when you thought nobody really gave 2 squirts about ‘Healthly living in Trucking,’ like some use ‘Jesus’ as an outlet, or their ‘refridgerator’ in the cab as an outlet, i use the gym.
Jasmine:
Wishing you the best as you run across America. Your courage and commitment is to be commended. Caught you on the news here in Fargo several weeks ago. Your effort to help others is very moving. You can do this! One day at a time one mile at a time. Those you help will remember your efforts for years to come.
Thank you for helping this country’s flag fly more proudly.
Again, best wishes.
Sincerely,
Justin Kristan
Fargo, North Dakota.
This is really great, I am going to print this and have it at our booth for the Big Iron Classic Next weekend! Thanks for the heads up Trucker Steve!
I might not be able to drive a truck but at least I can support the men and women that keep this country moving.
AFTER ALL THE BAD OR NEGITIVE STORIES WE HERE ABOUT OUR TEENAGERS WE HERE A GREAT STORY ABOUT THIS YOUNG LADY. I PERSONALY SAW YOU ON I10 AROUND DEMMING NM LAST WEEK. IM A 35 YEAR OTR DRIVER I THANK YOU AND WISH YOU THE VERY BEST.KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB, MARK ALLMAN
i had a female tuckn partner who had a stroke on the road in wyoming.This is the best hope ive seen that someone cares for us,What an awseome young lady,Dad has to be proud,You can do it little lady,we here in tennessee are routin for you,keep er n d breeze.
Jazzy,
Saw you and your Dad following in the truck behind you through Burlington, North Carolina! I thought, there is Jazzy! YOU GO GIRL!!! May GOD be with you though this journey! You are truely a special young lady, with a big heart! BLESSING WILL COME YOUR WAY! GOD BLESS! ~Izzy
Looking forward to meeting you as you run across the George Washington Bridge tomorrow. I work at the Bridge in the Operations Unit and hope to run across with you. I have completed two marathons and two sprint triathalons, but can’t imagine the mental and physical committment it must take to complete your mission. Congratulations and keep up the good work!